Investigation of Possible Pesticide Residues and Toxic Effects Associated With Sleeping Bag Components.

Abstract

Feathers/down used for filling sleeping bags were submitted for pesticide residue determination and skin irritation studies. DDT and DDT metabolites were the only pesticides found. The range was 10.13-1187.12 parts per million (DDTR). A control sample contained 2.95 parts per million DDTR. The levels found are below the recommended treatment levels for this product. No irritation was found as the result of primary skin irritation studies. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA058409

Entities

People

  • Jack M. Heller
  • Kenneth L. Olds

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Bioremediation
  • Detectors
  • Electron Capture
  • Environmental Protection
  • Extraction
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Irritation
  • Metabolites
  • Military Supplies
  • Monitoring
  • Pest Control
  • Pesticides
  • Sleeping Bags
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Parasitology and Pharmacology of Malaria.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology