Munitions-Related Substances of Potential Concern as Airborne Pollutants: A Phytotoxicological Evaluation.
Abstract
This report provides a summary review and evaluation of phytotoxicological literature of 11 compounds associated with U.S. Army Ammunition Plants. These compounds are: sulfur dioxide, ammonia, acetic acid and acetic anhydride, nitrous oxide, nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide, methyl nitrate, nitromethane, tetranitromethane and the mononitrotoluenes. The estimated ambient concentrations for sulfur dioxide, acetic acid and nitrogen dioxide would not appear to pose a phytotoxic hazard. Because of lack of data, no conclusive statements can be made for the remaining compounds. Recommendations for further work on these latter compounds have been made; a protocol for ascertaining the phytotoxicity of airborne environmental contaminants has also been described in an appendix to the report. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA052168
Entities
People
- Jack C. Dacre
- Lyle E. Craker
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Research and Development Command