Acute Toxicity of a Number of Chemicals of Interest to the Air Force

Abstract

A series of 20 chemical compounds used by the Air Force were evaluated for acute toxicity effects to establish safe handling guidelines. Skin sensitization potential, irritation effects and LD(50) doses were determined for most of these materials. Of the compounds tested, nonyl phenol caused a skin sensitization reaction in 18 of 20 animals dosed and 1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinone which did not sensitize many animals, produced a very severe reaction in those affected.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA067313

Entities

People

  • C. L. Gaworski
  • E. R. Kinkead
  • R. L. Doyle

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Amides
  • Biomedical Research
  • California
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Irritation
  • Materials
  • Phenothiazines
  • Phosphonates
  • Rodents
  • Sebacic Acid
  • Toxic Hazards
  • Toxicity

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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology