Poisons and Toxins

Arsenic is a commonly used element in rat poison due to its toxicity to rats and other rodents. It interferes with their ability to produce energy at a cellular level, leading to their death.

DDT was banned in the US in 1972 due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife. It was found to bioaccumulate in the food chain, causing harm to birds, fish, and other animals. Additionally, DDT was linked to potential human health risks, such as cancer and reproductive issues.

Poison had several hit singles, with their most well-known ones being "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Nothin' But A Good Time," and "Talk Dirty To Me." They were a successful band in the 1980s and 1990s.

Carbon monoxide binds very strongly to the iron atoms in hemoglobin, the principal oxygen-carrying compound in blood. The affinity between CO and hemoglobin is 200 times stronger than the affinity between hemoglobin and oxygen. When CO binds to the hemoglobin it cannot be released nearly as readily as oxygen would be. The preferential binding of carbon monoxide to heme iron is the main reason for carbon

Gas is not harmful in small amounts and is a normal byproduct of digestion. However, excessive gas can cause discomfort and bloating. If gas is accompanied by other symptoms like abdominal pain or changes in bowel habits, it may indicate an underlying digestive issue that should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Pencil "lead" is actually made of graphite, which is not poisonous. If ingested in small amounts, it should pass through the body without harm. However, swallowing large amounts of graphite can cause intestinal blockages and require medical attention.

Swallowing a small amount of deodorant is unlikely to be dangerous, but it can cause irritation to the stomach and may lead to vomiting or diarrhea. However, swallowing large amounts of deodorant or ingesting certain chemicals in deodorant can be harmful and may require medical attention. It's best to contact a healthcare provider or poison control center if you have concerns.

Inhaling muriatic acid can cause irritation and damage to the respiratory tract, including the lungs and throat. This can result in symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, and burning sensation in the airways. In severe cases, it can lead to chemical pneumonia or fluid accumulation in the lungs, which can be life-threatening. It is important to seek immediate medical attention if you inhale muriatic acid fumes.

To remove mothball odor, air out the affected area by opening windows and using fans to circulate fresh air. You can also place bowls of white vinegar, activated charcoal, or baking soda in the space to help absorb the odor. Additionally, using a mixture of water and vinegar to wipe down surfaces can help eliminate the smell.

The primary concern for forensic toxicology is not the legal outcome of the toxicological investigation or the technology utilized, but rather the obtainment and interpretation of results. A toxicological analysis can be done to various kinds of samples.

Poison can interfere with enzyme function by binding to the enzyme active site, blocking substrate binding, and preventing the enzyme from catalyzing the reaction. Some poisons can also disrupt the enzyme's structure, leading to loss of activity or inhibition of enzyme function. Additionally, certain poisons may alter the enzyme's 3D conformation, inhibiting its ability to catalyze reactions.

Strongyloides is a parasite, specifically a nematode roundworm that can infect humans and animals. It is not a bacteria, toxin, or virus.

Bromadiolone can generally be detected in plasma within a few hours after poisoning. However, the exact detection window can vary depending on the specific testing method used and the individual's metabolism. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for accurate information on toxin detection in plasma after bromadiolone poisoning.

Some mushrooms that do grow on lawns can indeed be poisonous or even deadly. The types of mushrooms that are found in yards vary by what environment you live in, the time of year, and the weather conditions, ect. so it is usually easier (and safer) to assume that any mushroom that appears in your yard is poisonous.

Not worth taking the chance - assume it is poison until you know differently.

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There are many different rodenticides that all work pretty much the same way with different active ingredients. The major differences are wether or not it's fast acting/multi-feed & the baits differ to attract. Antidote for all vitamin K.

Chlorine gas was one of the most commonly used poison gases in World War 1. It caused severe respiratory issues and was devastating to soldiers on the battlefield. Mustard gas was another poison gas used, which caused painful blistering of the skin and lungs.

== == An exact percentage is not not known because:

# There are still many undiscovered mushroom species.

# The effects of some known mushrooms on human health are still unknown.

Some common examples of insecticides are pyrethroids (e.g. permethrin), organophosphates (e.g. malathion), carbamates (e.g. carbaryl), and neonicotinoids (e.g. imidacloprid). These insecticides are used to control pests on crops, in homes, and for public health purposes.

CO2 or carbon dioxide has no odor, and cannot be sensed at low concentrations.

If you smell exhaust, you are probably smelling other things such as unburned oil or fuel, not CO2 (carbon dioxide) or CO (carbon monoxide), even though they are likely to be present as well.

In general, if you can smell exhaust, you should have your car (or whatever is emitting the exhaust) tested and probably repaired.

At normal low levels (0.05%) CO2 (carbon dioxide) is completely safe, but above 1% or so it can become life-threatening. At levels around 10% it can kill you in minutes.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is dangerous even at extremely low levels because it binds to the hemoglobin in your blood, making it impossible for your blood to hold oxygen. People with CO poisoning may have bright red lips, etc.

Natural gas is also odorless, so a very strong-smelling chemical (methyl mercaptan) is added in low concentrations to make it possible to notice gas leaks.

It should perhaps be noted that CO2 is naturally present in the atmosphere all around you and is also in every exhalation. It's not poison, per se, but like many things it can be dangerous in large amounts.

Probably not. Just depends on the spider and the plant. You should know that not many spiders have the venom to actually kill a human being although some do. Plants and humans are completely different. What may harm one may not hurt the other. Also, animals, such as spiders and snakes, develop their venom to target a specific prey. Two kinds of toxins include hemotoxins and neurotoxins, since plants have neither blood (affected by hemotoxins) or nerve cells (affected by neurotoxins), plants are generally safe from the harmful affects we humans experience from certain spiders and snakes.

The most poisonous man made chemical is called dioxin...-Dak
I'm not sure there is agreement that dioxins are the most toxic (dioxins are actually a class of molecules in fact, the most toxic of which is call TCDD), but they are certainly high on the list. I found this at ens-newswire.com (see link on the left): "STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 17, 2004 (ENS) - An international treaty banning 12 of the world's most deadly chemicals enters into force today - the 2001 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Under the agreement, more chemicals can be added to the prohibited list but for now the 12 initial POPs are - aldrin, chlordane, DDT, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, mirex, toxaphene, polychlorinated biphenols (PCBs), hexachlorobenzene, dioxins and furans." See the Related Links to the left for the answer.

There are several poisonous elements, but one of the most well-known is arsenic. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can be toxic in various forms and concentrations. It is known to cause serious health issues when ingested or inhaled.

Poison gas, like solar panels, is a totally hyped-up technology that delivered poor results. The idea of being poisoned by gas is frightening indeed, and on the odd occasion that it worked, the results were disastrous and fatal. Yet, experience showed that changing weather conditions, winds changing direction (ask any coastal dweller and the will explain how generally during the day wind blows onshore and at night reverses) meant that it was very difficult for gas attacks to achieve the main objective an effective weapon system: kill the enemy and not your own troops. By the end of WWI, when fluidity returned to the battlefields, the use of this weapon was basically abandoned by the combatants on both sides.

Gas is just another illustration to show what the deprived human mind is capable off.

Because Hitler was exposed to a gas attack in WWI he feared the Allies would resume use of the weapon in WWII and insisted that all German Troops carry a gas-mask with them at all times. This practice, of carrying a gas-mask, was abandoned by Allied troops very early on in WWII.