Study of the Efficacy of CC-2 and Fuller's Earth Combination as a Decontaminant against Sulphur Mustard (Mustard Gas) Dermal Intoxication in Mice

Authors

  • Pravin Kumar Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • U. S. Sharma Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • R. Vijayaraghavan Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.41.4438

Keywords:

Decontamination, Mustard applied

Abstract

Decontamination efficacy of Fuller's earth and CC-2 independently; and in different combinations was evaluated against toxicity of sulphur mustard applied percutaneously on mice. Maximum protection was obtained with Fuller's earth and CC-2 in a combination of 80:20(w/w).

Author Biographies

Pravin Kumar, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior

Defence Research and Development Establishment Gwalior

U. S. Sharma, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior

Defence Research and Development Establishment Gwalior

R. Vijayaraghavan, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior

Defence Research and Development Establishment Gwalior

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Published

2013-01-01

How to Cite

Kumar, P., Sharma, U. S., & Vijayaraghavan, R. (2013). Study of the Efficacy of CC-2 and Fuller’s Earth Combination as a Decontaminant against Sulphur Mustard (Mustard Gas) Dermal Intoxication in Mice. Defence Science Journal, 41(4), 363–366. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.41.4438

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 4

Section

Chemical Science & Technology

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