LD50 Demo Kit - Danger Adult/Child Liquid
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2021-11-23
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Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs
Abstract
Glass jars from an LD50 Demo Kit that contains red dyed vegetable oil to represent a liquid formulated pesticide. These jars visually represents an oral LD50 of 50mg/kg for a 160 lb adult (left) and a 55 lb child (right), which would have a signal word of Danger/Peligro. This LD50 toxicity level is categorized as Highly Toxic and Hazard Class I.
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PSE Demonstration, Harmful Effects and Emergency Response, Pesticide Toxicity