Acute exposure

Acute exposure

A single exposure to a toxic substance which may result in severe biological harm or death. Acute exposures are usually characterised as lasting no longer than a day, as compared to longer, continuing exposure over a period of time.

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benchmark response (BMR)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

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best management practices (BMP)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

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Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

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Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Dose by which potency of chemicals may be compared; e.g. the dose causing a maximum of 15% cholinesterase inhibition.

confidential business information (CBI)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Information that contains trade secrets, commercial or financial information, or other information that has been claimed as confidential by the submitter.