A Dual Function Exposure System for Acute Exposure of Mice to Chemical Vapors

A new and innovative portable system, allowing for the exposure of up to 24 mice to chemical vapors for a period of at least 4 hours, is presented. With this apparatus, mice can be selectively exposed to a chemical agent strictly by the dermal route or by inhalation. Specially designed animal cassettes or holders containing slots in the rear portion were developed for use in this system. These slotted areas in the holders provide adequate...