Naphthalene: Acute inhalation toxicity study

Fait, DW; Nachreiner, DJ

HERO ID

32800

Reference Type

Technical Report

Subtype

TSCA Submission

Year

1985

Language

English

HERO ID 32800
Material Type TSCA Submission
Year 1985
Title Naphthalene: Acute inhalation toxicity study
Authors Fait, DW; Nachreiner, DJ
Abstract Acute inhalation toxicity was evaluated in groups of 5 male and 5 female Wistar Albino rats exposed to naphthalene at an actual concentration of 77.7 (+/- 1.79) ppm for 4 hours. Mortality was not observed in any animal; the LC50 value was reported to be and gt; 77.7 ppm. Clinical observations included keeping eyes closed, lacrimation and mouth breathing. Gross necropsy revealed no significant lesions.
Report Number 86-870000558
Ntis Number OTS0513636
Tscats Number 303984
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Number Of Pages 32
Comments Export, PA: Bushy Run Research Center, Pharmakon Research International, Inc.; project report no. 48-511.
Is Public Yes
Language Text English
Keyword Toxicology, *Health effects, Naphthalene (91-20-3), Acute Toxicity, Mammals, Rats, Inhalation, Toxic substances, Laboratory animals, CAS No 91-20-3
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