Generation, Sampling, and Analysis for Low-Level GF (Cyclo-Sarin) Vapor for Inhalation Toxicology Studies

Abstract

The generation, sampling, and analysis system used for low-level GB inhalation studies was modified to test the nerve agent GF. A saturator cell used in conjunction with an inhalation chamber generated low level OF vapor at concentrations ranging from 0.004 - 0.05 mg/cu m. Additional testing with a syringe drive spray atomization system generated OF vapor concentrations from 0.7 - 2 mg/cu m. This capability was important to determine sub-lethal effects (primarily meioses) for inhalation toxicology studies. In addition, the techniques successfully employed for this study would lay the foundation for testing low-level VX.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA456893

Entities

People

  • Charles L. Crouse
  • Kathy L. Matson
  • Sandra A. Thomson
  • William T. Muse Jr.

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atomization
  • Boiling Point
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Chemistry
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Gb Agent
  • Generators
  • Nerve Agents
  • Physical Properties
  • Sampling
  • Standards
  • Toxicology
  • Vapor Pressure

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology