Accession Number:

AD0752512

Title:

Evaluation of the Hazard from Dry Ice Cargo

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH LAB MCCLELLAN AFBCA

Personal Author(s):

• Maykoski, Robert T.
• Diamond, Philip

Report Date:

1968-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

69.0

Abstract:

The health and safety implications and protective measures established by AFM 71-4 for the use of dry ice as a refrigerant in-flight were critically examined. In-flight and ground level sublimation data and resultant aircraft CO2 levels were obtained. A mandatory precautionary ventilation procedure, which is not presently included in the existing manual, was recommended to protect passengers and crew from excessive exposure to CO2.

Descriptors:

• *CARBON DIOXIDE
• *REFRIGERANTS
• EXPERIMENTAL DATA
• HAZARDS
• TOXICITY
• VENTILATION
• TEST METHODS
• SAFETY
• PROTECTION
• EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• PUBLIC HEALTH
• AVIATION PERSONNEL
• AVIATION MEDICINE

Subject Categories:

• Toxicology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE