Experimental studies of the effects of polysulfide of natural gas and condensate on the reproductive function
Fateeva, T.A.; Setko, N.P.; Stadnikov, A.A.
Gigiena i Sanitariia 5: 5-7
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0016-9900 PMID: 9816775 Document Number: 485406
Experiments were conducted on 80 noninbred female rats. Inhalation exposures of the experimental animals to polysulfide of natural gas and condensate was daily made for 4 hours 5 times a week for 20 days. The mean concentration of chemical components was 2.38 +/- 0.125 mg/m3 as calculated for hydrogen sulfide. The findings indicate that this substance has an adverse effect on reproductive function.