Topical Hazard Evaluation Program of Candidate Insect Repellent AI3-62980-GB, U.S. Department of Agriculture Proprietary Compound.

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Abstract:

A hazard evaluation of candidate insect repellent AI3-62980-Gb was performed by means of laboratory studies using rats, rabbits and guinea pigs. The technical grade compound caused mild skin and eye irritation but no photochemical irritation in rabbits, no sensitization reactions in guinea pigs and did not demonstrate an acute ingestion hazard. It is recommended that AI3-62980-Gb, US Department of Agriculture Proprietary compound be approved for further testing as a candidate insect repellent. Author

Author(s):
Weeks, Maurice H. ; Desena, Brenda J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE AGENCY ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Dec 75-Apr 77,
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USAEHA-51-0840-77
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*INSECT REPELLENTS, RATS, PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTIONS, TOXICITY, EYE, SKIN(ANATOMY), ORAL DOSAGE, RABBITS, GUINEA PIGS, SENSITIZING, IRRITATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Toxicology
Keyword(s):
AI3 62980 Gb repellents, Department of Agriculture
Report Date:
1977 Apr 01