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In vitro cytotoxicity to alveolar macrophages of tar from a low-Btu coal gasifier

Journal Article · · Environ. Res.; (United States)
The cytotoxicity of fractions, subfractions, and some individual components present in tar from a low-Btu coal gasifier was determined in vitro with cultured dog alveolar macrophages. A subfraction of the tar which contained phenols and neutral nitrogen heterocycles was found to be a major contributor to the cytotoxic activity of the tar. Four compounds present in this subfraction were tested individually. Ranked from the most to the least toxic they were: 9-phenanthrol, 2-fluorenol, phenanthridone, and carbazole. 22 references, 4 figures, 1 table.
Research Organization:
Inhalation Toxicology Research Inst., Albuquerque, NM
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76EV01013
OSTI ID:
5997834
Journal Information:
Environ. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Res.; (United States) Vol. 31; ISSN ENVRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English