Acute Toxicity Assessment of Break-Free CLP: A Weapons Cleaning and Maintenance Compound

Abstract

Break-Free CLP(R) ("Break-Free CLP") is a commercial cleaning, lubricating, and preserving compound used in both the military and civilian sectors for maintenance of small and large caliber weapons. Break-Free CLP is a complex mixture made up of polyalphaolefin oil (65%), synthetic oils, esters and other synthetic proprietary ingredients (27%), isoparaffinic hydrocarbons (5%), and dibasic ester (3%). Like many commercial mixtures, there is very little information available on the toxicity of Break-Free CLP. Studies were conducted to characterize the biological effects of single or repeat dermal application of Break-Free CLP to the clipped backs of CD-1 mice.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA416474

Entities

People

  • Angie R. Thitoff
  • Darryl P. Arfsten
  • Eric W. Johnson
  • Kenneth R. Still
  • William W. Brinkley

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aromatic Polycyclic Hydrocarbons
  • Blood
  • Body Weight
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Complex Mixtures
  • Lymphatic System
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Plant Oils
  • Rodents
  • Skin Diseases
  • Synthetic Oils
  • Tissues
  • Weapons

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