TY - JOUR T1 - A STUDY OF ANTIDOTES FOR FLUORINE JF - Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics JO - J Pharmacol Exp Ther SP - 235 LP - 238 VL - 74 IS - 2 AU - S. MARCOVITCH AU - W. W. STANLEY Y1 - 1942/02/01 UR - http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/74/2/235.abstract N2 - The fluoborates when fed in powdered form were found to be non-toxic to both rats and insects. In solution enough fluorine is liberated to produce toxic effects. Both aluminum sulphate and hydrated lime are capable of saving animals from a lethal dose of sodium fluoride when mixed with the latter. Boric acid also has some value as an antidote through the formation of a fluoborate. The aluminum sulphate forms cryolite which was found to be much less toxic. When aluminum sulphate is mixed with the sodium fluoride and used as a roach powder, a lower kill is obtained than with sodium fluoride alone. ER -