Accession Number:

ADA278128

Title:

Exposure Assessment of Javelin Missile Combustion Products.

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ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH DETACHMENT WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH

Report Date:

1994-02-14

Abstract:

Characterization and analysis of combustion products resulting from firing the JAVELIN missile were performed. Of those combustion products analyzed, it was determined that airborne lead concentrations exceeded the OSHA PEL of 50 micrograms 3 each time the missile was fired while in the enclosure. Since the OSHA PEL standard is based upon a continuous rather than a short-term exposures blood lead concentrations were sought to ascertain the relationship between a short duration airborne exposure and its physiological effect on the body. Blood lead levels were taken on 49 test subjects prior to various JAVELIN missile test firings. Of those 49, 21 were outfitted With personal sampling equipment to determine airborne concentrations at the Assistant Gunner and Gunner positions. Periodic blood sampling after a single exposure showed an average increase of 2.27 microgramsdL for all test subjects. Recommendations were made to consider changes in the positioning of the enclosure inhabitants to minimize airborne lead concentrations, to limit the number of missiles fired situation dependent, and replacement of the lead B-resorcyolate with a non- lead containing burn rate modifier for the launch motor. Anti-armor weapon, Lead, Airborne, Blood concentration, Combustion products, DODI 6055.1.

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Technical rept. 1987-1992,

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0063

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