The subchronic toxicity of two materials produced by the EDS direct coal liquefaction process was investigated using adult New Zealand white rabbits as the test species. Recycle solvent (RS: 204-427 degrees C) and fuel oil (FO: 204-538 degrees C) were applied to the intact dorsal surface of rabbits,
The acute toxicity of coal liquefaction-derived materials
โ Scribed by R. H. McKee; R. W. Biles; R. W. Kapp; J. P. Hinz
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1984
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 665 KB
- Volume
- 4
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0260-437X
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โฆ Synopsis
The acute toxicity of a series of potential streams from the EDS coal liquefaction process have been assessed in animal bioassays. In general, the materials present minimal acute toxic hazards. However, there was some evidence of ocular and dermal irritation. These results indicate that eye and dermal contact should be minimized, particularly when the process streams contain high concentrations of phenolic materials.
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