Reference Libraries

December 11, 2015

HUMANE ENDPOINTS AND ACUTE TOXICITY TESTING.

Evidence of acute toxicity for specific materials was originally provided using large numbers of animals in tests that often resulted in pain, suffering, and/or death to the experimental subjects. Recent research has been directed toward development of alternatives that remove... Read More
December 11, 2015

STRATEGIES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ACUTE SKIN IRRITATION POTENTIAL.

The manufacture, transport, and marketing of chemicals and finished products requires the prior toxicologic evaluation and assessment of skin reactivity (corrosion and irritation) that may result from intended or accidental skin exposure. Procedures for the skin testing of new chemicals... Read More
December 11, 2015

IN VITRO AND HUMAN TESTING STRATEGIES FOR SKIN IRRITATION.

Prior to the manufacture, transport, and marketing of chemicals or products, it is critical to assess their potential for skin toxicity (corrosion or irritation), thereby protecting the worker and consumer from adverse skin effects due to intended or accidental skin... Read More