Behavioral-Physiological Effects of Red Phosphorus Smoke Inhalation on Two Wildlife Species

Abstract

This report summarizes a 3-year Project Order (85PP5847) to determine lethal and sub-lethal symptomatological, behavioral and physiological effects of red phosphorous/butyl rubber (RP/BR) smoke exposure(s) upon black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) and rock doves (Columbia livia). Use of this mammalian and avian model extended the Army's comparative database of RP/BR- smoke effects. All research involved whole-body, inhalation chamber studies designed to assess immediate, acute or sub-acute effects. Research comprising the project was divided into 3 tasks. Task 1 involved: (1) setup and modification of a RP/BR-aerosol and inhalation system developed by the Analytical Chemistry Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, (2) checks of ambient carbon monoxide (CO) at the test site and (3) studies to assess spatial and temporal uniformity of the RP/BR smoke within the inhalation chamber. (JES)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225165

Entities

People

  • B. E. Johns
  • R. D. Thompson
  • R. T. Sterner
  • S. A. Shumake

Organizations

  • Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Birds
  • Blood
  • Blood Chemistry
  • Body Weight
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physiological Effects
  • Rodents
  • Wildlife

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  • Riverine Ecology
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology