1st Edition

Toxicity and Metabolism of Explosives

By Jehuda Yinon Copyright 1990

    The purpose of this important monograph is to provide the reader with a better understanding of the toxicity, channels of absorption, and metabolism of explosives by the body. This one-of-a-kind work also incorporates the symptoms and clinical manifestations of poisoning by these compounds. It discusses how the disposal of explosives and their degradation products from munition manufacturing plants affect our environment. This resource gives special attention to the methods of analysis of explosives and their metabolites in body fluids. It also features explosives and their degradation products in water and soil. This significant book provides an excellent review and reference for toxicologists, physicians, and environmental chemists interested in this field.

    2,4,6-TRINITROTOLUENE (TNT). Physical and Chemical Properties. Human Toxicity. Toxicity in Animals. Carcinogenicity and Mutagenicity. Metabolism and Degradation. Environmental Aspects. Analysis of TNT. References. TETRYL. Physical and Chemical Properties. Human Toxicity. Toxicity in Animals. Carcinogenicity and Mutagenicity. Degradation. Environmental Aspects. Analysis of Tetryl in Water and Soil. References. NITROGLYCERIN (NG). Physical and Chemical Properties. Human Toxicity. Toxicity in Animals. Genotoxicity and Teratogenicity. Metabolism and Degradation. Environmental Aspects. Analysis of NG. References. PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE (PETN). Physical and Chemical Properties. Human Toxicity. Toxicity in Animals. Metabolism and Degradation. Analysis of PETN. References. ETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE (EGDN). Physical and Chemical Properties. Human Toxicity. Toxicity in Animals. Metabolism and Degradation. Analysis of EGDN. References. CYCLOTRIMETHYLENETRINITRAMINE (RDX). Physical and Chemical Properties. Human Toxicity. Toxicity in Animals. Metabolism and Degradation. Environmental Aspects. Analysis of RDX. References. CYCLOTETRAMETHYLENETETRANITRAMINE (HMX). Physical and Chemical Properties. Environmental Aspects. Analysis of HMX. References. Index.

    Biography

    Jehuda Yinon