Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity describes the adverse effects resulting from a single exposure to a substance[1].
Because experimental testing for acute toxicity in humans is considered unethical, animal testing, a review of data on similar substances, inference from chemical properties, in-vitro testing and limit testing on animals are often used to determine acute toxicity levels[1].
Acute toxicity is different from chronic toxicity, which describes the adverse health effects from repeated exposures, often at lower levels, to a substance over a longer time period (months to years)[1].
References
- ^ a b c The MSDS HyperGlossary: Acute toxicity. Safety Emporium. Retrieved on [[2006-11-15]].
Categories
Toxicology