Methods for the determination of the hazardous properties - TSAR
Methods for the determination of the hazardous properties - TSAR
Methods for the determination of the hazardous properties - TSAR
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This document was prepared from <strong>the</strong> draft paper sent <strong>for</strong> publication and is provided as in<strong>for</strong>mative material only. Possibility <strong>of</strong> errors cannot be excluded although care has been taken to avoid <strong>the</strong>m. In case <strong>of</strong> doubt,<br />
please refer to <strong>the</strong> published paper (report EUR 18748 (1999))or contact <strong>the</strong> editors.<br />
INDEX<br />
I. Introduction/Background.............................................................................................................5<br />
II. Protocols.........................................................................................................................................9<br />
II.1 Biopersistence <strong>of</strong> Fibres. Short Term Exposure by Inhalation (ECB/TM/26 rev. 7)......11<br />
II.2 Biopersistence <strong>of</strong> Fibres. Intratracheal Instillation (ECB/TM/27 rev.7).........................25<br />
II.3 Carcinogenicity <strong>of</strong> Syn<strong>the</strong>tic Mineral Fibres after Intraperitoneal Injection in Rats<br />
(ECB/TM/18(97) rev. 1)........................................................................................................41<br />
II.4 Chronic Inhalation Toxicity <strong>of</strong> Syn<strong>the</strong>tic Mineral Fibres in Rats<br />
(ECB/TM/17(97) rev.2).........................................................................................................53<br />
II.5 Sub-chronic Inhalation Toxicity <strong>of</strong> Syn<strong>the</strong>tic Mineral Fibres in Rats<br />
(ECB/TM/16(97) rev. 1)........................................................................................................69<br />
Annexes.............................................................................................................................................85<br />
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Annex 1: Guidance Notes on Preparation <strong>of</strong> Samples, Setting <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Microscope and<br />
Counting/Sizing Procedures (ECB/TM/21(97))....................................................................87<br />
Annex 2: List <strong>of</strong> Meetings....................................................................................................89<br />
Annex 3: List <strong>of</strong> Participants in <strong>the</strong> Meetings......................................................................91<br />
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