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