Toxicology

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The study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons and the treatment of poisoning

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toxicology

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a poisonis substance, having a protein structure, secreted by certain organisms and capable of causing toxicosis when introduced into the body tissues but also capable of inducing a counteragent or an antitoxin

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toxin

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harmful destructive, or deadly ; poisonous

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toxic

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a poison or poisonous agent

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toxicant

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the degree to which a poison is toxic

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Toxicity

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producing poison or toxic substance

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toxicogenic

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any pathological condition resulting from poisoning

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toxicosis

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A toxin that has lost toxicity but has retained the capacity to stimulate the production or combine with antitoxins used in immunization

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toxoid

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a remedy or other agent to counteract the effects of a poison

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antidote

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any substance that imperils health or life when absorbed into the body. Causes injury or death, especially by chemical means

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Poison

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The amount of a poison or radiation that will kill 50% of the group it has administered.

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Median Lethal dose

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The smallest dose of a poison (or radiation) on record that produces death.

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Minimum lethal dose

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Found in fingernail polish,remover and dry hair wash. Dimethyl Ketone isa colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, miscible with water, useful as a solvent, and having a characteristic sweet fruity odor.

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Acetone

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a colorless, poisonous liquid and burs with a nonluminous flame. Not harmful itself, but in the body, it turns into formaldehyde

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Methanol (a type of alcohol)

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Chloroform and carbon tetrachloride are types of

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alkyl halides

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Red dye #2

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Amaranth

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A herbicide, used to control a wide range of weeds and grasses. Exposure may occur during its application.

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Amitrole

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Used as a cleaning agent for things like counter tops and windows; will neutralize formaldehyde forming urotropin. Should never be used in the presences of chlorine bleach; will also be neutralized if mixed with vinegar b/c of the acetic acid

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Ammonia

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Used for its scent, as an ingredient in cooking, and as an embalming fluid. It is a waxy, white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor known for its ability to sublimate. It is a terpenoid found in the wood of some large evergreen trees and some other trees in the laurel family

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Camphor

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Lysol-methyl derivatives of phenol

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Cresol

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Have been used for in vitro inhibition of Giardia lamblia and Ttrichomonas vaginalis

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Dichlorophene and Hexachorophine

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An organic chemical compound that is both a secondary amino and a dialcohol. Its chemical variants are common ingredients in cosmetics and shampoos, where they are used to create a creamy texture and foaming action

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Diethanolamine

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This colorless liquid is miscible with water and the majority of organic liquids. It is a common solvent for chemical reactions

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Ethyl acetate

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Used as an antidote for metal poisoning, an anticoagulant, and an ingredient in a variety of detergents

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Sodium Salt of EDTA

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Methanoic acid-- the oxidation product of formaldehyde. it occurs naturally in the venom of bee and ant stings

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formic acid

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a fibe carbon dialdehyde

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glutaraldehyde

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the active ingredient in antifreeze

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glycol

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bleaches such as sodium hypochlorite

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Hypochlorites

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an organic solvent similar to acetone

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Methyl ethyl ketone

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Solvent, cleaning solution

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Mineral spirits

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gun cotton. used to immobilize proteins due to its nonspecific affinity for amino acids, however, due to its explosive nature it has all but disappeared from use in modern day funeral homes

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Nitrocellulose

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spot remover

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Orthodichlorobenzene

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A monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found in various animal and vegetable sources. It may hinder the progression of ALD, a fatal disease that affects the brain and adrenal glands.

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Oxalic acid

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Mold inhibitor

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paradichlorobenzene

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Jaundice fluids. Has a characteristic odor, and is dangerous because of its rapid corrosive action on tissues. When used carefully and properly diluted, it is effective as a bacteriostatic agent

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Phenol/Phenolic compound

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Active ingredient of hardening compounds

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Plaster of Paris

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Used in gas torches, lighters

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Propane

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Known as silica the inhalation of this substance can lead to silicosis, bronchitis, or cancer, as the dust becomes lodged in the lungs and continuously irritates them, reducing lung capacities

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Quartz

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Surface active agents, cleansers

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Quaternary ammonium compounds

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a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. In loose form, it is the widely used substance known as talcum powder

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TALC

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a clear, water insoluble liquid with the typical smell of paint thinners, an aromatic hydrocarbon that is widely used as a solvent

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toluene

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a volatile liquid, immiscible (NOT) with water and able to dissolve fats, that is used as a solvent (cleaning fluid). It is used in the synthesis of innumerable dyes and drugs.

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Benzene

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a heavy, clear, colorless liquid, with a strong ether like odor, formed by the action of chloroinated lime on methyl alcohol. At one time it was administer by inhalation to produce anethesia, but this usage is now obsolete

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Chloroform

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A clear colorless liquid with etereal odor resembling chloroform and not flammable. Too toxic to be suitable as an anethetic. In general this substance is too toxic for any medical use. Inhalation of a small quantity has been known to produce death. The mechanism of injury is acute atrophy of the liver and kidney

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Carbon tetrachloride

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the common ether previously used in anesthesia. It is rarely used now. Ether is highly flammable and should be handled with great care . Also, it should not be stored once the can is opened b/c toxic product form when it is exposed to light.

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Ethyl ether