Experimental approach to the determination of pulmonary carcinogenic influences of shale oil effluents

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Environ. Health Perspect.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.7930171· OSTI ID:5760542

Palekar, L D; Coffin, D L

Biological studies have demonstrated that concentrated extract of tars from combustion of shale oil are carcinogenic to the skin of mice. The purpose of the current project is to evaluate the potential carcinogenic hazard from inhalation of retort and combustion effluents for man. These studies will be carried out in pathogen-free rats by intratracheal instillation with and without added factors such as supplemental particles and known carcinogens as interactants.

• Research Organization: Northrop Services, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC
• OSTI ID: 5760542
• Journal Information: Environ. Health Perspect.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Health Perspect.; (United States) Vol. 30; ISSN EVHPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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04 OIL SHALES AND TAR SANDS
040700 -- Oil Shales & Tar Sands-- Health & Safety
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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CARCINOGENESIS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DECOMPOSITION
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GASEOUS WASTES
MATERIALS
MINERAL OILS
OIL SHALES
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PATHOGENESIS
RETORTING
SHALE OIL
WASTES