Main Title |
Health assessment document for hydrogen sulfide. |
Author |
Ammann, H. M. ;
Bradow, F. ;
Fennell, D. ;
Griffin, R. ;
Kearney, B.
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CORP Author |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Health and Environmental Assessment. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, |
Year Published |
1986 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/8-86/026; EPA/600/8-86/026A |
Stock Number |
PB87-117420 |
OCLC Number |
14993865 |
Subjects |
Hazardous wastes ;
Hydrogen sulfide
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Additional Subjects |
Hazardous wastes ;
Hydrogen sulfide ;
Environmental surveys ;
Hazardous materials ;
Toxicology ;
Public health ;
Air pollution ;
Assessments ;
Exposure ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Symptoms ;
Physical properties ;
Chemical properties ;
Epidemiology ;
Toxic substances ;
Health risks ;
Fate of pollutants ;
Bioaccumulation ;
Path of pollutants
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EHAM |
RA1247.H8H43 1986 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
04/29/2016 |
EJED |
EPA 600/8-86-026A |
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OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC |
01/01/1988 |
EKBD |
EPA-600/8-86-026A |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
04/23/2004 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-8-86-026A |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ELBD |
EPA 600-8-86-026A |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
03/08/2017 |
ERAD |
EPA 600/8-86-026A |
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Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
02/20/2013 |
NTIS |
PB87-117420 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
1 volume (various pagings) |
Abstract |
Hydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic gas which is immediately lethal in concentrations greater than 2000 ppm. The toxic end-point is due to anoxia to brain and heart tissues which results from its interaction with the celluar enzyme cytochrome oxidase. Inhibition of the enzyme halts oxidative metabolism which is the primary energy source for cells. A second toxic end-point is the irritative effect of hydrogen sulfide on mucous membranes, particularly edema at sub-lethal doses (250 to 500 ppm) in which sufficient exposure occurs before conciousness is lost. Recovered victims of exposure report neurologic symptoms such as headache, fatigue, irritability, vertigo, and loss of libido. Long-term effects are similar to those caused by anoxia due to other toxic agents like CO, and probably are not due to specific H2S effects. H2S is not a cumulative poison. No mutagenic, carcinogenic, reproductive or teratogenic effects have been reported in the literature. |
Notes |
"Review draft." Preliminary draft. "August 1986." Includes bibliographical references (pages 5-10-5-12). "EPA/600/8-86/026." |