Integration of Temperature Effects in Toxicity of Off-Gases From Plastics

Abstract

A rising temperature program appears to be a reason ably precise means of integrating the effects of successive fixed temperatures on animal responses to toxic off-gases from certain plastics. These plastics share a common characteristic in that carbon monoxide appears to be the principal toxic off-gas.

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