Accession Number:

ADA027594

Title:

JP-4 and JP-9 Fuel Toxicity Studies using Fresh Water Fish and Aufwuchs

Descriptive Note:

Annual research rept. 1 Jun 1974-31 May 1975

Corporate Author:

CALIFORNIA UNIV IRVINE

Personal Author(s):

• Klein, Stephen
• Cooper, Robert
• Jenkins, David

Report Date:

1976-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

71.0

Abstract:

This report contains the results of research efforts concerned with defining the effects of potential environmental contamination resulting from the use of certain Air Force materials on fresh water fish and aufwuchs. Materials evaluated include RJ-4, RJ-5, Methylcyclohexane, JP-9 and JP-4. Techniques for exposing organisms to those substances are discussed and the results of such exposures are presented.

Descriptors:

• *TOXICITY
• *WATER POLLUTION
• *JET ENGINE FUELS
• METHYL RADICALS
• CYCLOHEXANES
• EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
• BIOASSAY
• TROUT
• EMULSIONS
• FISHES
• LETHAL DOSAGE
• SOLUBILITY
• ACCUMULATION
• EGGS
• AQUATIC ORGANISMS

Subject Categories:

• Toxicology
• Jet and Gas Turbine Engines
• Water Pollution and Control

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE