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The Effect of Non-Ethanolic Volatiles on the Measurement of Blood Ethanol Concentrations with an A.L.E.R.T. Roadside Screening Device

Pages 133-145 | Received 01 Jul 1982, Published online: 22 Nov 2013
 

ABSTRACT

The effects of vapors of: acetaldehyde, acetic acid, acetone, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, methanol and paraldehyde; on readings of blood ethanol concentration (B.A.C.) taken by an A.L.E.R.T. roadside screening device with a J-Cal calibration accessory were examined.

Vapors of these volatiles, with the exception of acetic acid and ethylene glycol, could produce significant readings, in units of “apparent B.A.C.”. However substantial readings can only be produced at volatile concentrations that are expected to be toxic to humans.

RÉSUMÉ

Les effets des vapeurs de l'acétaldehyde, de l'acide acétique, du glycol d'éthylène, de l'isopropanol, du méthanol et du paraldehyde; à l'interprétation de la concentration d'ethanol au sang (B.A.C.) décrite par un A.L.E.R.T. appareil d'alcootest sur place avec un appareil de calibrage J-Cal étaient examinés.

Les vapeurs de ces volatiles, à l'exception de l'acide acétique et du glycol d'éthylène, pourraient produire des interprétations signifiantes, en unités d' “apparent B.A.C.”. Cependant, les interprétations substantielles peuvent être seulement produites à des concentrations volatiles qui sont considérées toxiques pour les humains.

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