Occupational Toxicology
Perchlorate in Drinking Water
Perchlorate is an inorganic ion containing one chlorine atom bound to four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral configuration. Perchlorate does not exist on its own; it must be bound to other chemicals, such as ammonia, magnesium, and potassium. Perchlorate can form naturally in the air and is found at low levels in rain or snow. It is found naturally at high levels in certain rock and mineral deposits across the world, and is especially prevalent in deserts. Perchlorate is also manufactured for use as an oxidizer in solid fuels to power rockets, missiles, and fireworks.
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Occupational Safety and Health
Anyone that has been in a high school chemistry laboratory has no doubt noticed the numerous postings stressing laboratory safety. While there are both physical and chemical hazards in these laboratories, it’s toxicologists that provide information involving hazardous chemicals. The chemistry lab is a short term experience for the student, but it’s the workplace for the instructor. Indeed, potentially hazardous chemicals are used in many workplaces.
In 1973, Stellman and Daum called the “workplace” a battleground in the war against poisonous chemicals and ...
Exposures During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
The Toxicology Education Foundation is pleased to be partnering with MotherToBaby/California to expand access to information about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. MotherToBaby (https://mothertobaby.org/) is a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public. OTIS experts create well-referenced Fact Sheets offered in English and Spanish that focus on frequently asked questions ...
