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Toxicity
what is LD50?
In many Material Safety Data Sheets we see LD50 , What is LD50 ? Definition of LD50 given in IMDG Code is “LD50 (median lethal dose) for acute oral toxicity is the statistically derived single dose of a substance that can be expected to cause death within 14 days in 50 per cent of young … Continue reading
Mercury (Hg)
We all know mercury is a silvery metal in liquid form. Probably most of us first saw it in childhood at the mirror like shining bulb end of thermometer when doctor pushed it in to our mouth . Mercury is highly corrosive to aluminium and is classified as Corrosive Substances (Class 8) in model regulations. … Continue reading
Dangerous Goods Classes, Divisions, Marine Pollutants, Packing Groups and Wastes
In dangerous goods transport regulations+ of sea, IMDG Code, substances (including mixtures and solutions) and articles subject to the provisions of this Code are assigned to one of the classes 1-9 according to the hazard or the most predominant of the hazards they present. Continue reading
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