Effects of Ingestion of Zinc Naphthenate on the Reproduction Function of Rats. Phase 5

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effects on reproduction, if any, of oral administration to rats of a candidate wood preservative, zinc naphthenate. findings indicated that rats fed a diet of 0.5% zinc naphthenate experienced a significant weight loss. This weight loss had no effect on mating or viability of offspring over two generations of rats on study. Therefore, zinc naphthenate was not considered to be a reproductive hazard in rats under the conditions of this study. Recommendations provide for the use of appropriate personal protection when handling zinc naphthenate solutions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA235224

Entities

People

  • Mark W. Michie
  • Mary P. Barlow
  • Patricia A. Beall
  • Richard A. Angerhofer

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Laboratories
  • Body Weight
  • Breeding
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Fertility
  • Genitalia
  • Maryland
  • Materials
  • New Jersey
  • Pilot Studies
  • Plant Oils
  • Pregnancy
  • Preservatives
  • Security
  • United States
  • Viability

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