| Main Title |
Effects of Sulfuric Acid Mist Exposure on Pulmonary Function. |
| Author |
Horvath, Steven M. ;
Folinsbee, Lawrence J. ;
Bedi, John F. ;
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| CORP Author |
California Univ., Santa Barbara. Inst. of Environmental Stress.;Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
| Year Published |
1981 |
| Report Number |
EPA-R-804853; EPA-600/1-81-044; |
| Stock Number |
PB81-208977 |
| Additional Subjects |
Sulfuric acid ;
Respiratory system ;
Males ;
Inorganic acids ;
Mist ;
Exposure ;
Air pollution ;
Signs and symptoms ;
Humans ;
Exercise(Physiology) ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Toxicity ;
Air pollution effects(Humans) ;
Toxic substances ;
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
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Last
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| NTIS |
PB81-208977 |
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 |
92p |
| Abstract |
Effects of 2-hr exposure to sulfuric acid (H2SO4) on pulmonary functions in male nonsmokers were examined. Subjects were exposed to air and 233, 418 and 939 micrograms/cu m H2SO4 at 22C DB/55% RH or air and 314, 600 and 1107 micrograms/cu m H2SO4 at 35C DB/85% RH. Mass media diameter was 0.92 micrometer, a sequence of 20-min exercise (VE of 30 1/min) and 20-min rest was repeated three times during each exposure. Pulmonary functions (forced vital capacity, lung volumes, maximum voluntary ventilation, airway resistance, total gas volume) were measured pre- and post-exposure. In addition, forced vital capacity was determined following each exercise period. No significant changes in pulmonary functions were observed for H2SO4 exposure. An increased prevalence of symptoms, such as cough, dry throat or throat irritation, was observed for H2SO4 exposure, suggesting that H2SO4 may have caused some pulmonary irritation though not sufficient to induce functional changes. It was concluded that 2-hr exposure, with intermittant exercise, to H2SO4 in the one micrometer size range and in concentrations up to 1100 micrograms/cu m had relatively minor effects on the pulmonary system. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept. 1 Apr 77-31 Aug 80. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Jun 81 |
| Category Codes |
6F; 6E; 6T; 68G#; 68A; 57O#; 57Y |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A05/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/11 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
323799220 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
