Effects of Ingestion of Zinc Naphthenate on the Reproduction Function of Rats. Phase 5.

摘要

This study was conducted to determine the effects on reproduction, if any, of oral administration to rats of a candidate wood preservative, zinc naphthenate. Findings indicated that rats fed a diet of 0.5% zinc naphthenate experienced a significant weight loss. This weight loss had no effect on mating or viability of offspring over two generations of rats on this study. Therefore, zinc naphthenate was not considered to be a reproductive hazard in rats under the conditions of this study. Recommendations provide for the use of appropriate personal protection when handling zinc naphthenate solutions.