Live Fire Support Services Expansion of Ngas Model to Include Nitrogen Dioxide Effects in the Rat

Abstract

The N-gas model is an empirical tool developed by the fire science community to predict toxic potency of various materials when burned based on the chemical nature of gases produced. This research is extending applicability of the N-gas equation to military scenarios by expanding the empirical formula to include the effects of exposure to NO2 (in rodents). Rats are exposed, nose-only and under controlled conditions, to nitrogen dioxide, singly and in combination with carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and air. LC50 values are determined based on 30 minute exposure, followed by 2 week post exposure. Blood gas, hemoglobin and respiratory data are collected.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283928

Entities

People

  • Sheila M. Smith

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Toxicity

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology