Abstract
An animal model has been developed using decrease in respiratory rate in mice as an index of sensory irritation. Concentration-response relationships were developed for 11 sensory irritants. The RD50, defined as the concentration associated with a 50% decrease in respiratory rate, has been shown to have a predictable relationship to sensory irritation in man. By extending the accepted toxicological principle that the ratio lethal/toxic/effective/ineffective/acceptable in diet is 10/1/10(-1)/10(-2)/10(-3) dosage units to air concentrations, exposure guidelines can be proposed for TLVs, STELs, etc.
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