Accession Number:

ADP013403

Title:

In Vitro Decontamination of Cobalt-60 Exposed Pigs Eyes with Diphoterines vs Water

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

TEXAS TECH UNIV HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER EL PASO DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Personal Author(s):

• Gerasimo, Patrick
• LaRoche, Pierre
• Mathieu, Laurence
• Hall, Alan H.

Report Date:

2001-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

DiphoterineTM is widely used in Europe to decontaminate occupational eyeskin chemical splashes. Previous in vitro experiments demonstrated efficacy of Diphoterine decontamination of human skin fragments exposed to C 14-labeled Sulfur Mustard Agent HD, Uranium-238, Cesium-i 37, and StrontiumYttrium-90. In fact, Diphoterine decontaminates over 600 chemical substances including sulfur mustard Agent HD in vitro and in human skin fragments in vitro.

Descriptors:

• *DECONTAMINATION
• *IN VITRO ANALYSIS
• FRANCE
• MUSTARD AGENTS

Subject Categories:

• Pharmacology
• Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE