1987 Fire Publications - Effects of Exposure to Single or Multiple Combinations of the Predominant Toxic Gases and Low Oxygen Atmospheres Produced in Fires.

Effects of Exposure to Single or Multiple Combinations of the Predominant Toxic Gases and Low Oxygen Atmospheres Produced in Fires.

Effects of Exposure to Single or Multiple Combinations of the Predominant Toxic Gases and Low Oxygen Atmospheres Produced in Fires. (1019 K)
Levin, B. C.; Paabo, M.; Gurman, J. L.; Harris, S. E.

Fundamental and Applied Toxicology, Vol. 9, No. 2, 236-250, August 1987.

Keywords:

toxic gases; exposure; oxygen atmosphere; combustion products; toxicology; animals

Abstract:

The toxicity of single and multiple fire gases is studied to determine whether the toxic effects of the combustion products from materials can be explained by the toxicological interactions (as indicated by lethality) of the primary fire gases or if minor, more obscure gases need to be considered.

Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899