Toxicology and metabolism of methylene chloride. (Latest citations from the Life Sciences Collection database). Published Search

Technical Report · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:6176047

The bibliography contains citations concerning methylene chloride, its effects on biological systems, and its metabolic fate. Both animal and human studies, and case reports are examined for methylene chloride toxicity. Exposure to the chemical through inhalation, ingestion, and contact is examined. Occupational exposure to methylene chloride is included, and risk factors are discussed. Long term carcinogenicity of methylene chloride is also considered. Toxicity of other chlorinated organic compounds is referenced in related bibliographies. (Contains a minimum of 78 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6176047
• Report Number(s): PB-93-871135/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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560300* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AROMATICS
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
BODY
CARCINOGENS
CHEMISTRY
CHLORINATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS
CHLORINE COMPOUNDS
DERMATITIS
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
DISEASES
DOCUMENT TYPES
ECZEMA
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
GLANDS
HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
HALOGENATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
INGESTION
INHALATION
INTAKE
LIVER
METABOLISM
METHYL CHLORIDE
METHYLENE CHLORIDE
MUTAGENS
NEOPLASMS
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
ORGANIC CHLORINE COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
ORGANS
PUBLIC HEALTH
SKIN DISEASES
TOXICITY