Acute Dermal Toxicity of Ballpowder in Rabbits.

Abstract

The acute dermal toxicity of ballpowder was evaluated in rabbits by topical application to skin sites with semi-occlusive covering for 24 hours. There were no compound related deaths or clinical signs observed at a limit dose of 2g/kg during the study. There were no dermal effects observed in any of the rabbits which could be attributed to ballpowder.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA164609

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  • Carolyn M. Lewis
  • Don W. Korte Jr.
  • John R. G. Ryabik
  • Paul W. Mellick

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  • Letterman Army Hospital

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  • Bioengineering
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Body Weight
  • Ear Diseases
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nitrocellulose
  • Nitroguanidine
  • Physicians
  • Propellants
  • Single Base Propellants
  • Toxicity
  • Toxicology
  • Triple Base Propellants
  • United States

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