Toxicity Hodge-Sterner table

Table 2-6 shows the Hodge-Sterner table for the degree of toxicity. This table covers a range of doses from 1.0 mg/kg to 15,000 mg/kg. 

Whilst it is obvious that the lower the LD50 or LC50 is the more toxic the chemical, it is difficult to obtain a feel for how toxic the chemical may be to humans. Several scales have been developed to help compare toxicity data, a commonly used one developed by Hodge and Sterner is shown in Table 1.2. 

Principles and Concepts of Green Chemistry Table 1.2 Hodge and Sterner toxicity scale... 

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