Primary Ocular Irritation Potential of Ball Powder (Trade Name) in Male Rabbits

Abstract

The potential for BALL POWDER to produce primary eye irritation was evaluated in male New Zealand White rabbits by using a modified Draize method. Slight conjunctival vasodilation and chemosis (indicative of mild inflammation) and three small pinpoint erosions were the most serious responses observed. The results indicate that BALL POWDER is not a primary ocular irritant under conditions of this study. Keywords: Rabbit nitrocellulose; Mammalian toxicology; Propellants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA212080

Entities

People

  • Don W. Korte Jr.
  • Earl W. Morgan
  • Gerald F. Hiatt

Organizations

  • Letterman Army Hospital

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animal Structures
  • Biomedical Research
  • Blood Vessels
  • Classification
  • Cornea
  • Eye
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Inflammation
  • Irritation
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • New Zealand
  • Propellants
  • Single Base Propellants
  • Triple Base Propellants
  • United States

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  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology
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