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

  • Pravin Kumar Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • U. S. Sharma Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • R. Vijayaraghavan Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
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
Published
2013-01-01
How to Cite
Kumar, P., Sharma, U., & 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
Section
Chemical Science & Technology