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.
Copper Oxide
Copper is an essential trace element found in the human body in an oxidized (Cu II) and reduced (Cu I) form. It plays a crucial role in the integrity and …
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Chlorpyrifos-methyl is a phosphorothioate organophosphorus compound that acts against insects. Chlorpyrifos-methyl is rapidly and extensively absorbed by the intestine and lungs, and, owing to its lipophilicity, distributes preferentially to the …
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