Book · January 1, 2014
Widespread exposure to cobalt metal dust occurs occupationally through the production of alloys, in the manufacture of cobalt salts, and in nuclear technology. It is an effective catalyst for many organic reactions, particularly in hydrotreating catalysts, ...
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Book · January 1, 2011
The interpretation, evaluation, and reproducibility of research are a cornerstone of scientific progress that depends on the publication of adequate and specific information about all relevant aspects of the reported study. Considerable variation in the am ...
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Book · January 1, 2009
The use of animals in research adheres to scientific and ethical principles that promote humane care and practice. Scientific advances in our understanding of animal physiology and behavior often require theories to be revised and standards of practice to ...
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Book · January 1, 2007
Wy-14,643 was selected for inclusion in a series of studies on peroxisome proliferators because it is known to produce considerable peroxisome proliferation and hepatocarcinogenicity in rats. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to Wy-14,643 (greater than ...
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Book · January 1, 2002
o-Nitrotoluene is used to synthesize agricultural and rubber chemicals, azo and sulfur dyes, and dyes for cotton, wool, silk, leather, and paper. o-Nitrotoluene was nominated for study by NIOSH and the NTP based on its considerable human exposure as well a ...
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Book · January 1, 1999
Electric and magnetic fields are associated with the production, transmission, and use of electricity; thus, the potential for human exposure is high. These electric and magnetic fields are predominantly of low frequency (60 Hz in the United States and 50 ...
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Book · January 1, 1996
Nickel subsulfide is used in the manufacture of lidiium batteries and is a major component in the refining of certain nickel ores. Nickel subsulfide was nominated as part of a class study of nickel compounds, for which there was little information on the t ...
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Book · January 1, 1996
Nickel sulfate hexahydrate is used in nickel plating, as a mordant in dyeing and printing textiles, as a blackening agent for zinc and brass, and in the manufacture of organic nickel salts. Nickel sulfate hexahydrate was nominated by the National Cancer In ...
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Book · January 1, 1995
Three thousand tons of cadmium are imported or produced annually in the United States, an d approximately 90% of this is cadmium oxide. Cadmium oxide is used in batteries, electroplatin g baths, pigments, plastics, synthetic products, and a variety of othe ...
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Book · January 1, 1995
Dibutyl phthalate is a phthalate ester with extensive use in industry in such products as plastic (PVC) piping, various varnishes and lacquers, safety glass, nail polishes, paper coatings, dental materials, pharmaceuticals, and plastic food wrap. Concomita ...
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