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Document ID (ISN)64292
CIS number 95-629
ISSN - Serial title 0007-9952 - Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail
Year 1994
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Gagnaire F., Azim S., Bonnet P., Hecht G., Héry M.
Title Irritant potential of chlorine and nitrogen trichloride in the mouse
Original title Pouvoir irritant du chlore et du trichlorure d'azote chez la souris [in French]
Bibliographic information 3rd Quarter 1994, No.156, Note No.1964-156-94, p.293-295. Illus. 12 ref.
Abstract Nitrogen trichloride is one of the major components of chlorine pollution in swimming pool air, and could be responsible for eye and airway irritations among pool supervisors. The irritant potential of chlorine and nitrogen trichloride has been assessed in the mouse using a test based on the reflex decrease of respiration rate (reflex bradypnea) in the event of exposure to an irritant. At present there is no exposure limit value for nitrogen trichloride. Based on recommendations made by American hygienists, a limit value for nitrogen trichloride of 0.1RD50, or approximately 1.5mg/m3, and a "comfort" limit value of 0.03RD50, or 0.5mg/m3 are recommended.
Descriptors (primary) nitrogen trichloride; chlorine; skin; respiratory system; permissible levels; irritants
Descriptors (secondary) animal experiments
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Halogens and their inorganic compounds
Inorganic substances