- Author
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Geller, I.
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Garcia, B. A.
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Gleiser, C.
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Haines, R., Jr.
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Hamilton, M.
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Hartmann, R., Jr.
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Mendez, V.
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Samuels, A.
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Miguel, M. S.
- Title
- Evaluation of the CNS and Cardiovascular Effects of Prolonged Exposure to Bromotrifluoromethane (CBrF3). March 1, 1980-May 1, 1981.
- Coporate
- Southwest Foundation for Research and Education, San Antonio, TX
- Sponsor
- National Aeronautics and Space Admin., Houston, TX
- Report
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NASA-CR-161078,
May 1981,
237 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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bromotrifluromethane
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central nervous system
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exposure
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fire extinguishers
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toxic hazards
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aerospace environments
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spacecraft cabin atmospheres
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life support systems
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cabin atmospheres
- Identifiers
- fire extinguishing agents
- Abstract
- The proposed use of bromotrifluoromethane (CBrF3) as a fire extinguishant in aircraft, spacecraft and submarines has stimulated increasing interest and research in the toxicological properties of this compound. In a spacecraft, because of its unique recirculating life support system, the introduction of CBrF3 by leakage or intentional discharge, will result in continuous exposure of crewmen to low concentrations of this compound for periods of up to seven (7) days or possibly even longer. The effects of low concentrations of CBrF3, under continuous exposure conditions, on the CNS and cardiovascular systems of animals to enable an assessment of these risks were investigated.