Perchlorate in Drinking Water
Perchlorate is an inorganic ion containing one chlorine atom bound to four oxygen atoms in…
Threshold of Toxicological Concern
Estimating Potential for Harm: The Threshold of Toxicological Concern Background Whether it’s a man-made or…
Methanol Toxicity
Methanol, sometimes called wood alcohol, is the simplest of the class of chemicals chemists call…
Basics of Dose-Response
Introduction: You have just moved into your dream house and discover a secret room which…
Human Health Risk Assessment
The woman in this photo may not know she risks harming her unborn baby's health…
Occupational Safety and Health
Anyone that has been in a high school chemistry laboratory has no doubt noticed the…
History of Toxicology
Paracelsus, pictured here, was a 16th century physician and is considered to be the “Father…
Watch Our Newest Featured Video “Toxicity Today”
In “Toxicity Today” viewers will enjoy a comic taste of the “sometimes not poisonous and…
Botulinum Toxin and Botox®
Where does Botox® come from? The neurotoxins produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum1, categorized as…
Water Intoxication (dilutional hyponatremia)
We all know that drinking enough water is essential for good health. But ingesting too…
