Toxicity Studies:
| Study
Title |
Study
Result |
Toxicity
Category |
| Acute
Inhalation Toxicity |
LC
50 > 2.71 mg/L |
IV |
| Acute
Dermal Irritation |
slightly
irritating |
IV |
| Skin
Sensitization |
no
irritation |
Not
a sensitizer |
| Acute
Oral Toxicity |
LD
50 > 5050 mg/kg |
IV |
| Acute
Eye Irritation |
minimally
irritating |
IV |
| Acute
Dermal Toxicity |
LD
50 > 5050 mg/kg |
IV |
| • |
Based
on the acute toxicity study results, the colorants Sylva
uses are considered to be at the lowest toxicity level
(Category IV) possible, and are not a skin sensitizer.
These studies were performed under GLP, and by following
the EPA accepted procedures. |
| • |
Based
on study results to be considered toxic: |
|
-
200 lbs. man would have to consume more than 1 pound of
the colorants Sylva uses in concentrate |
| |
-
or - |
| |
-
200 lbs. man would have to consume 150-216 lbs. of wood
mulch treated with colorant (application rate of 3 lbs.
per cubic yard) |
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/resources/soil/appd_a.pdf
Toxicity
Studies | Heavy Metal & VOC Studies | Arsenic
Study
