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. 2012 Jul 20;12:26. doi: 10.1186/1471-2415-12-26

Table 2.

Maximum average irritation scores from in vivo testing of lunar dust

Time After Treatment
Rabbit Number
Average Score
  0226-M 0230-M 0275-F  
Hour 1
4
4
4
4.0
Hour 24
0
0
0
0.0
Hour 48
0
0
0
0.0
Hour 72
0
0
0
0.0
Maximum Average Irritation Score: 4.0 Minimally irritating

Average irritation scores are presented for each of the three animals at each observation time. Minor conjunctival redness and swelling were noted in all animals 1 hour post-exposure. According to the grading scale in Appendix A, this corresponds to an irritation score of 4. All redness and swelling resolved within 24 hours.

M – Male; F – Female.