Topical Hazard Evaluation Program of Candidate Insect Repellent AI3-36401 US Department of Agriculture Proprietary Compound - AMIDE.

Abstract

A preliminary hazard evaluation of AI3-36401 was performed by means of laboratory animal studies using rats, rabbits and guinea pigs. The technical grade compound did not produce skin irritation, cause a photochemical irritation in rabbits, did not sensitize guinea pigs and did not demonstrate an acute ingestion hazard. Technical grade AI3-36401 did, however, demonstrate a potential for causing mild injury to the cornea and some injury to the conjunctiva. It was recommended that AI3-36401 be approved for further testing as a candidate insect repellent. It should, however, be used with caution around eyes and mucosa. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 16, 1978
Accession Number
ADA055604

Entities

People

  • Brenda J. Desena
  • Maurice H. Weeks

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abrasion
  • Agriculture
  • Animals
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Eye
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Insect Repellents
  • Irritation
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Lagomorphs
  • New Zealand
  • Pest Control
  • Physical Properties
  • Rodents
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology