In-Vivo Toxicity Testing of the Aidance Electron-Jumping™ Silver Oxide
The table below summarizes the results of rigorous testing to
determine safety of the Aidance Electron-Jumping Silver Oxide (at 30,000 parts-per-million) for exposure to human skin, eyes and
mouth. These tests were performed by independent laboratories
for submission to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
which resulted in EPA approval of the silver oxide (tetrasilver
tetroxide) as a
disinfectant for use in swimming pools.
Category IV, shown in the below table, is the EPA's highest
safety rating (lowest concern for toxicity). The EPA Fact Sheet
(1996) on the silver oxide states, "Adequate product chemistry,
efficacy, environmental fate, toxicology and ecological effects
data have been submitted and reviewed. The available data
support registration of an end-use product for use as a swimming
pool water disinfectant. Adverse effects to human health are not
anticipated from use of this product."
|
Acute oral LD50 (Rat) |
LD50
> 5000mg/kg |
Category IV |
|
Acute dermal LD50 (Rabbit) |
LD50
> 2000mg/kg |
Category III |
|
Primary eye irritation (Rabbit) |
Non-irritant |
Category IV |
|
Primary dermal irritation (Rabbit) |
Non-irritant |
Category IV |
Acute inhalation LD50
|
Waived
(Does not volatilize in aqueous
suspension.) |
|
|
Dermal sensitization (Guinea pig) |
Product is not a dermal sensitizer |
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