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3-Methyl-2-benzothiazolinone hydrazone (MBTH), widely used in analytical laboratories, was investigated for potential handling hazards. Tested as the hydrochloride, it was found to be of moderately high acute peroral toxicity with LD50 values in rabbits of 177 mg/kg (males) and 268 mg/kg (females), and in the rat 308 mg/kg (males) and 149 mg/kg (females). The major signs of toxicity, seen at peroral doses of 125 mg/kg and above, were convulsions. Although of low acute lethal percutaneous toxicity in rats (LD50 greater than 16 g/kg), rabbits were more sensitive with one of five males dying at an applied dose of 16 g/kg, and females having an LD50 of 12.3 g/kg; convulsions were seen in rabbits having applied cutaneous doses of 4 g/kg and above. There was no evidence for cutaneous inflammation after a 4 hour occluded contact with MBTH in rabbits, although following 24 hour occlusive contact in the acute percutaneous toxicity study there was erythema, edema, desquamation and, in a few animals, local necrosis. Ocular studies in rabbits indicated that, depending on the degree of contamination, MBTH produced mild to moderate eye irritation. In keeping with its low vapor pressure, there were no adverse effects from a 6 hour exposure of rats to an atmosphere saturated with any vapor produced from solid MBTH at ambient temperature. MBTH was positive in an Ames bacterial mutagenicity assay, particularly in the absence of metabolic activation. These studies indicate MBTH to be of moderately high acute peroral toxicity, of moderate percutaneous toxicity, a mild primary skin irritant, a mild to moderate eye irritant, and produced mutations in Salmonella. There is a need for skin and eye protection, and avoidance of swallowing, when handling MBTH.
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PMID:The acute toxicity and mutagenic potential of 3-methyl-2-benzothiazolinone hydrazone. 329 Dec 1

The Targis/Vectris and Sculpture/FibreKor systems were devised to create a translucent maximally reinforced resin framework for fabrication of crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays. These materials are esthetic, have translucency similar to castable glass-ceramics such as OPC and Empress, and have fits that are reported to be acceptable in clinical and laboratory trials. These restorations rely on proper bonding to the remaining tooth structure; therefore, careful attention to detail must be paid to this part of the procedure. Cementation procedures should involve silane treatment of the cleaned abraded internal restoration surface, application of bonding agent to the restoration as well as the etched/primed tooth, and finally use of a composite resin. Each manufacturer has a recommended system which has been tested for success with its resin system. These fiber reinforced resins are somewhat different than classical composites, so not all cementation systems will necessarily work with them. Polishing of the restoration can be accomplished using diamond or alumina impregnated rubber wheels followed by diamond paste. The glass fibers can pose a health risk. They are small enough to be inhaled and deposited in the lungs, resulting in a silicosis-type problem. Therefore, if fibers are exposed and ground on, it is extremely important to wear a mask. Also, the fibers can be a skin irritant, so gloves also should be worn. If the fibers become exposed intraorally, they can cause gingival inflammation and may attract plaque. The fibers should be covered with additional composite resin. If this cannot be accomplished, the restoration should be replaced. The bulk of these restorations are formed using a particulate filled resin, similar in structure to conventional composite resins. Therefore, concerns as to wear resistance, color stability, excessive expansion/contraction, and sensitivity remain until these materials are proven in long-term clinical trials. They do hold the promise of minimizing tooth reduction and may be particularly useful in preserving sound tooth structure. Although not the primary intended use, an excellent application is long-term temporization, such as for patients requiring full mouth rehabilitation. The belleGlass/Connect, Ribbond, and GlasSpan materials rely on nonimpregnated polyethylene fibers which have mechanical properties inferior to Vectris and FibreKor. These fibers may be used to greater success as splinting materials, in provisional restorations, and in repair of complete and partial removable dentures.
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PMID:Fiber reinforced composite resin systems. 1119 86