Live fire support services: Expansion of n-gas model to include nitrogen dioxide effects in the rat. Final report, 15 November 1993-31 December 1994

Technical Report · Sat Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:147368

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. LC5O values are determined based on 30 minute exposure, followed by 2 week post exposure. Blood gas, hemoglobin and respiratory data are collected.

• Research Organization: JAYCOR, San Diego, CA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 147368
• Report Number(s): AD-A-296103/5/XAB; JAYCOR-2904-01; CNN: Contract DAMD17-94-C-4008; TRN: 53240150
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 31 Dec 1994
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

56 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
APPLIED STUDIES
NITROGEN DIOXIDE
TOXICITY
CARBON MONOXIDE
CARBON DIOXIDE
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
COMPILED DATA
PROGRESS REPORT