Methyl isocyanate: reproductive and development toxicology studies in Swiss mice

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Environ. Health Perspect.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.8772149· OSTI ID:5898108

Schwetz, B A; Adkins, B Jr; Harris, M; Moorman, M; Sloane, R

Studies were conducted in Swiss (CD-1) mice to evaluate the potential of inhaled vapors of methyl isocyanate (MIC) to affect reproduction and development. Inhaled MIC at concentrations of 0, 1, or 3 ppm, 6 hr per day during days 14 through 17 of gestation caused a significant increase in the number of dead fetuses at birth and caused a significant decrease in neonatal survival during lactation. In contrast, exposure of male and female mice to 1 or 3 ppm given 6 hr per day for 4 consecutive days had no effect on reproduction during mating trials conducted 1, 8, and 17 weeks after the exposure period. Similarly, there was no evidence of a dominant lethal effect in exposed male mice.

• Research Organization: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC
• OSTI ID: 5898108
• Journal Information: Environ. Health Perspect.; (United States), Vol. 72
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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