Standard Test Method for Chronic Oral Toxicity Study in Rats

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

02-01-2016

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American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 11.06, 2016 Defines a long-term study to determine the effects of a substance in a mammalian species such as the rat following prolonged and repeated oral exposure.

1.1This test method covers a long-term study to determine the effects of a substance in a mammalian species such as the rat following prolonged and repeated oral exposure. Under the conditions of the chronic toxicity test, effects that require a long latency period or that are cumulative should become manifest.

1.2This test method assumes that the user is knowledgeable in mammalian toxicology and related pertinent areas, and relies heavily on the judgment of the evaluator.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 6.

Committee	E 50
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	5
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2016
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current

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