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Evaluation of a mini-cascade impactor for sampling exposure chamber atmospheres.

Andersen 4-stage mini-cascade impactors, designed primarily for personnel dosimetry, were tested for suitability of characterizing solid-particle aerosols within inhalation exposure chambers. Performances were assessed by comparing their particle-size separating capabilities against cyclone separators and Andersen 8-stage ambient cascade impactors. Data reveal excellent agreement between respirable (ACGIH) mass fractions, and mass median aerodynamic diameters, measured with the mini-samplers and the larger laboratory cascade impactors. Cyclone data did not correlate as well. Findings indicate that where accurate particle characterization at low sampling flow rates is desired, compact mini-cascade impactors are appropriate instruments.

Aerosols↗
PubMed1983

[Urinary excretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline during atmosphere exposure chamber hypoxia].

The effect of altitude chamber hypoxia of different intensity and duration on epinephrine and norepinephrine excretion was investigated. The hypoxia tolerance as a function of catecholamine excretion was also examined. At altitudes 5000 and 6500-7000 m the test subjects were kept for a short time and at 3500-4500 m for 24 hours. The subjects with high hypoxia tolerance showed an increased and those with low tolerance a decreased epinephrine excretion. The epinephrine excretion did not increase with the intensity and duration of the hypoxia effect. Variations in the norepinephrine excretion were insignificant in all tests.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1980

Interference of animal source ammonia with exposure chamber atmospheres containing acid particulate from automobile exhaust.

A study was designed to test the effect of animal source ammonia on some component concentrations in test atmospheres produced to measure the health effects of pollutants in the exhaust emissions of gasoline-powered engines equipped with oxidative catalyst converters. The dominantly acidic nature of the exhaust particulate phase required an evaluation of test chamber concentrations of the alkaline components contributed by the test animals. The animal population in the chamber was critical in maintaining the essential integrity of the pollutant atmosphere. Measures to minimize the production of the animal-produced interferent(s) were helpful in attenuating the interfering effect.

Ammonia↗
PubMed1979

Inhalation toxicity studies with 1,3-butadiene -- 1. Atmosphere generation and control.

1,3-butadiene, which is used extensively in the synthetic rubber industry, is a highly reactive, potentially explosive compound, presenting particular problems for the design and execution of inhalation toxicity studies. Before undertaking inhalation studies with butadiene, it was necessary to develop safe systems for the generation and control of stable exposure chamber atmospheres. Infrared and gas chromatographic analytical methods were adapted for monitoring the concentration and distribution of butadiene in exposure chambers, and for analysis of known impurities, particularly, t-butyl catechol and 4-vinyl-1-cyclohexene, in atmospheres generated for inhalation tests.

Air Pollutants↗