Occupational Health Hazards of Nitroglycerin with Special Emphasis on Tolerance and Withdrawal Effects -- A Literature Review.

摘要

This literature review was conducted to update the information on nitroglycerin effects related to the development of tolerance and withdrawal in humans and experimental animal models. Also discussed are reports on the carcinogenicity of nitroglycerin. Data from industrial hygiene surveys at Army ammunition plants and recommendations for additional health-effects research on nitroglycerin are included. (Author)