Wildlife Toxicity Assessment for 2,4-Dinitroanisole (DNAN)

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Abstract:

The military energetic compound 2,4-dinitroanisole DNAN, also known as 1-methoxy-2,4-dinitrobenzene was historically used as an explosive in warheads containing Amatol 40 and is currently being investigated as a replacement for 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene TNT in melt-cast insensitive munition IM formulations. DNAN is also used industrially in the synthesis of dyes and insect repellants. This Wildlife Toxicity Assessment WTA summarizes current knowledge of the toxicological impacts of DNAN on wildlife. Evaluating the toxicity of DNAN will contribute to the derivation of toxicity reference values TRVs for use as screening-level benchmarks for wildlife near contaminated sites. The protocol for the performance of this WTA is available in detail in Technical Guide No. 254 Standard Practice for Wildlife Toxicity Reference Values.

Author(s):
Reddy, Guanda ; Williams, Mark A ; Quinn, Michael J
Author Organization(s):
Army Public Health Center Aberdeen Proving Ground United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Sep 2018,30 Apr 2020
Pagination:
0025

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
HEF-042019-004
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
wildlife, toxicology, high explosives, public health, contamination
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biology, Toxicology, Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
dnan (2, 4 Dinitroanisole), toxicology assessment
Report Date:
2020 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2020 Oct 30