Accession Number:

ADA109887

Title:

The Primary Dermal Irritation Resulting from the Abrasive Action When Using the M-258A-1 Decontamination Kit. Study 6.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

LETTERMAN ARMY INST OF RESEARCH PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Fruin,John T.

Report Date:

1981-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

A modified Draize test was used to determine the level of primary dermal irritation attributable to the physical abrasion resulting from the wiping action needed for decontamination with the Prototype M-258A-1 Decontamination Kit. Scores recorded were below those considered to be caused by a primary irritant. Author

Descriptors:

• *DECONTAMINATION KITS
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• PROTOTYPES
• SKIN(ANATOMY)
• RABBITS
• ABRASION
• IRRITATION

Subject Categories:

• Toxicology
• Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE