Assessment of Acute Toxicity of Hexachloroethane in Laboratory Animals
Abstract
The relative toxicity of hexachloroethane was assessed by a review of available data and by experimental studies in animals. Hexachloroethane was found to be moderately toxic orally, produced reversible eye irritation and little or no skin irritation. Hexachloroethane should not pose an acute inhalation hazard except when high vapor concentrations are evolved following contact with hot surfaces. Possible hazards from subchronic and chronic exposures to hexachloroethane were not addressed in this assessment. Development of a firm expression of the overall toxicity of hexachloroethane will depend on the results of studies aimed at subchronic and chronic toxicity in multiple species.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 09, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA049034
Entities
People
- Joseph A. Thomasino
- Maurice H. Weeks
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Command