Main Title |
Biological aspects of ultraviolet radiation : a review of hazards / |
Author |
Leach, William M.
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CORP Author |
Bureau of Radiological Health, Rockville, Md. Div. of Biological Effects. |
Publisher |
U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Environmental Health Service, Bureau of Radiological Health, |
Year Published |
1970 |
Report Number |
DBE-70 3 |
Stock Number |
PB-194 611 |
OCLC Number |
54483053 |
Subjects |
Ultraviolet radiation--Physiological effect ;
Ionizing radiation--Physiological effect
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Additional Subjects |
( Radiation hazards ;
Ultraviolet radiation) ;
Tissues(Biology) ;
Radiation effects ;
Damage ;
Whole body irradiation ;
Standards ;
Radiation dosage ;
Public health ;
Radiation tolerance ;
Cells(Biology) ;
Malignant neoplasms
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EMBD MF |
PB-194611 |
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NRMRL/GWERD Library/Ada,OK |
05/07/2004 |
NTIS |
PB-194 611 |
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 |
30 pages ; 26 cm |
Abstract |
Ultraviolet radiation is produced by arcs and incandescent sources operating at high temperatures. The envelope of closed sources may filter out most of the ultraviolet radiation produced. Of the transmitted ultraviolet, two portions of the spectrum are of public health interest. Wavelengths between 1900 and 3000 angstroms (far ultraviolet) are mutagenic, and may be lethal to cells. Wavelengths above about 3000 angstroms (near ultraviolet) appear not to be mutagenic, and are lethal at doses which are very high in comparison with lethal doses in the 1900-3000 angstroms range. However, skin cancer may result from repeated near ultraviolet exposure. Penetration of ultraviolet beyond the skin of mammals is negligible. Wavelengths below about 1900 angstroms (vacuum ultraviolet) are absorbed by air and water, so exposure of biological tissue must be performed in vacuo. (Author) |
Notes |
"BRH/DBE 70-3." "September 1970." Includes bibliographical references (pages 19-30). Microfiche. |
Place Published |
Rockville, Md. : |
Corporate Au Added Ent |
United States. Bureau of Radiological Health. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1970. |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03 MF A01 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20040504104609 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
MERGE |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01104nam 2200289Ka 45020 |