Acute Toxic Agents
These are toxicants that cause severe to moderately severe adverse effects on single exposure. The effects are oftentimes seen within hrs or few days after exposure.
Pendimethalin
Pendimethalin is a dinitroaniline compound (N-[1-ethylpropyl]-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzenamine). It is an orange-yellow dye and stains hair and vinyl floor coverings green. Pendimethalin is also used to control grasses and weeds in field …
Read MoreQuizalofop-P-terfuryl
Quizalofop-P-tefuryl and quizalofop-P-ethyl are ester variants of the active substance quizalofop-P (EFSA, 2008). Based on the results of toxicokinetics studies in rats, oral absorption, distribution, residues, elimination, and metabolism of …
Read MorePyroxsulam
Pyroxsulam has low acute oral (LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw), dermal (LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw), and inhalational (LC50 = 5120 mg/m3) toxicity in rats. It is not a skin and eye …
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