Accession Number:

ADB954952

Title:

The Toxicity of Hydrocyanic Acid Gas on Dogs, Monkeys, Mice, Guinea Pigs and Rabbits

Descriptive Note:

Rept. for 20 Sep-15 Dec 1923

Corporate Author:

EDGEWOOD ARSENAL ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Personal Author(s):

• Armstrong, G. C.
• Koontz, A. R.
• Witherspoon, M. G.

Report Date:

1923-12-31

Pagination or Media Count:

42.0

Abstract:

This report treats of the toxicity of hydrocyanic acid gas on various animals for varying short lengths of exposure. The mode of action, symptoms, pathology, and a review of British and German toxicity figures are also briefly discussed.

Descriptors:

• *HYDROGEN CYANIDE
• *TOXICITY
• CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENTS
• DOGS
• DOSAGE
• EXPOSURE(GENERAL)
• GUINEA PIGS
• LABORATORY ANIMALS
• LETHAL DOSAGE
• MICE
• MONKEYS
• PATHOLOGY
• RABBITS
• SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• TABLES(DATA)
• TEST METHODS
• TIME INTERVALS

Subject Categories:

• Toxicology
• Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE