Topical Hazard Evaluation Program of Candidate Insect Repellent AI3- 39053a

Abstract

Purpose of report is to provide guidance for further entomological testing of the Candidate Insect Repellent A13-39053a by means of laboratory animal studies using Sprague-Dawley rats, New Zealand White rabbits, and allbino-Hartley guinea pigs. In addition, these data may be useful in developing preliminary safety guidelines for handling this compound. Based on professional scientific judgement, the following recommendations are offered. AI3-39053a should be approved for more extensive entoomological and toxicological testing. Ethanol solutions of chemicals AI3-39053a may cause skin irritation in some sensitive individuals. Personnel experiencing this reaction should wash off the solution as soon as possible. Keywords: Insect Repellent.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA183504

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Animals
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Guidance
  • Health Services
  • Insect Repellents
  • Irritation
  • Judgment
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Lagomorphs
  • Maryland
  • Medical Personnel
  • New Zealand
  • Pest Control
  • Rodents
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

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  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology