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Toxicologist's Pocket Handbook,9780849300097
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Toxicologist's Pocket Handbook


Edition: 1st
Author(s): Derelanko, Michael J.
ISBN10:  0849300096
ISBN13:  9780849300097
Format:  Paperback
Pub. Date:  3/23/2000
Publisher(s): Informa Healthc

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SummaryTable of Contents
Honeywell International Inc. Morristown, NJ. Jersey. Pocket-sized version of CRC Handbook of Toxicology, c1995. Presents frequently used information, in a quick-reference format. For toxicologists. Includes a glossary, more than 150 tables and figures, and a listing of the Risk Phrases used in the European Community. Softcover.
Section 1 Laboratory Animals
Guiding Principles in the Use of Animals in Toxicology
1(1)
General Information Sources for the Care and Use of Research Animals
2(1)
Approximate Daily Food and Water Requirements for Various Species
2(1)
Typical Routes and Dosages of Several Sedative, Analgesic, and Anesthetic Agents
3(1)
Summary of the Characteristics of Several Euthanasia Methods
4(2)
Common Strains of Laboratory Mice
6(1)
Common Strains of Laboratory Rats
7(2)
Section 2 Acute/Chronic Toxicology
Organ Weight Requirements---Standard Study Guidelines
9(1)
Microscopic Pathology Requirements---Standard Study Guidelines---Tissues Most Often Recommended for Chronic Studies
10(2)
Common Abbreviations and Codes Used in Histopathology
12(1)
Frequently Used Grading Schemes for Histopathology
13(1)
Suggested Dose Volumes (ml/kg) for Test Material Administration
14(1)
Suggested Dosing Apparatus/Needle Sizes (Gauge) for Test Material Administration
15(1)
Body Weight: Surface Area Conversion Table
16(1)
Equivalent Surface Area Dosage Conversion Factors
16(1)
Comparison of Dosage by Weight and Surface Area
17(1)
Approximate Diet Conversion Factors (ppm to mg/kg)
17(1)
Clinical Signs of Toxicity
18(4)
Autonomic Signs
22(1)
Toxic Signs of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition
23(1)
Effect of Decreased Body Weights on Relative Organ Weights of Rats
23(2)
Section 3 Dermal Toxicology
Draize Dermal Irritation Scoring System
25(1)
Human Patch Test Dermal Irritation Scoring System
26(1)
Chamber Scarification Dermal Irritation Scoring System
26(1)
Magnusson Sensitization Scoring System
27(1)
Split Adjuvant Sensitization Scoring System
27(1)
Buehler Sensitization Scoring System
27(1)
Contact Photosensitization Scoring System
28(1)
Human Patch Test Sensitization Scoring System
28(1)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method of Calculating the Primary Irritation Index (PII) for Dermal Irritation Studies
29(1)
Federal Hazardous Substances Act (CPSC-FHSA) Method of Calculating the Primary Irritation Index (PII) for Dermal Irritation Studies
29(1)
European Economic Community's (EEC) Method of Calculating the Primary Irritation Index (PII) for Dermal Irritation Studies
29(1)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Dermal Classification System
30(1)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Standard Evaluation Procedure Dermal Classification System
30(1)
Federal Fungicide, Insecticide, and Rodenticide Act (EPA-FIFRA) Dermal Classification System
31(1)
European Economic Community (EEC) Dermal Classification System
31(1)
Federal Hazardous Substances Act (CPSC-FHSA) Dermal Classification System
32(1)
Draize Dermal Classification System
32(1)
Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Packing Group Classification System
33(1)
Maximization Sensitization Classification System
33(1)
Optimization Sensitization Classification System
34(1)
Common Materials Utilized as Positive Controls
35(4)
Section 4 Ocular Toxicology
Scale of Weighted Scores Used for Grading the Severity of Ocular Lesions Developed by Draize et al
39(2)
Grades for Ocular Lesions
41(1)
Classification of Compounds Based on Eye Irritation Properties
42(2)
NAS Classification Method Based on Severity and Persistence
44(1)
Modified NAS Classification Method
45(1)
Categorization of Substances Using the Slit Lamp Biomicroscope and Fluorescein
46(1)
Categorization and Labeling of Pesticides
47(4)
Section 5 Inhalation Toxicology
Body Weight and Lung Volumes in Fischer-344 Rats at Various Ages
51(1)
Body Weight and Lung Volumes in Adult and Older Hamsters
51(1)
Ventilatory Parameters in Fischer-344 Rats at Various Ages
52(1)
Ventilatory Parameters in Hamsters at Various Ages
52(1)
Morphometric Values in Sprague-Dawley Rats at Various Ages
53(1)
Normal Cytology of BALF
53(1)
Normal Biochemical Content of BALF
54(1)
Tracheal Mucociliary Clearance
54(2)
Nasal Mucociliary Clearance
56(1)
Ammonia Concentrations in an Inhalation Chamber
56(1)
Conversion Table for Gases and Vapors
57(4)
Section 6 Neurotoxicology
Examples of Potential Endpoints of Neurotoxicity
61(1)
Examples of Parameters Recorded in Neurotoxicity Safety Studies
62(1)
Summary of Measures in the Functional Observational Battery and the Type of Data Produced by Each
62(1)
Examples of Organophosphorus Pesticides Producing Delayed Neuropathy
63(2)
Section 7 Immunotoxicology
Cellular Elements of the Immune System
65(1)
Examples of the Four Types of Hypersensitivity Responses
66(1)
Examples of Antemortem and Postmortem Findings that May Include Potential Immunotoxicity if Treatment Related
67(1)
U.S. EPA Subdivision M Guidelines for Immunotoxicity Testing of Biochemical Pest Control Agents (BPCA)
68(1)
National Toxicology Program Panel for Detecting Immune Alterations in Rodents
69(2)
Section 8 Carcinogenesis
Characteristics of Initiation, Promotion, and Progression
71(1)
Classification of Carcinogenic Chemicals Based on Mode of Action
72(3)
Reported Percent Incidence of Spontaneous Tumor Formation in Various Mouse Strains
75(1)
Reported Percent Incidence of Spontaneous Tumor Formation in Various Rat Strains
76(1)
Frequency of Carcinogenic Response to Chemicals by Organ/System---Rats and Mice
77(2)
Capacity of Tissues to Undergo Hyperplasia
79(1)
Selected Examples of Presumptive Preneoplastic Lesions
80(1)
Comparative Features of Benign and Malignant Neoplasms
81(1)
Selected Taxonomy of Neoplasia
82(4)
Section 9 Reproductive/Developmental Toxicology
A General Scheme of Mammalian Spermatogenesis
85(1)
Breeding Characteristics of Female Laboratory Mammals Compared with the Human
86(1)
Species Variability in Parameters Involving Spermatogenesis
87(2)
A General Scheme of Mammalian Oogenesis
88(1)
Species Variability in Parameters Involving Oogenesis
89(1)
Fertility and Reproductive Indices Used in Single and Multigeneration Studies
90(2)
Basic Developmental Toxicity Testing Protocol
92(5)
Developmental Stages and Timelines in the Human, Rat, and Rabbit
93(1)
Critical Periods of Embryogenesis in the Human, Rat, and Rabbit
94(3)
Section 10 Clinical Pathology
Approximate Blood Volumes in Animals Typically Used in Nonclinical Toxicology Research
97(1)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Serum Clinical Chemistry Measurements in CD® Rats
98(2)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Serum Clinical Chemistry Measurements in F-344 Rats
100(2)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Serum Clinical Chemistry Measurements in B6C3F1 Mice
102(1)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Serum Clinical Chemistry Measurements in CD-1 and BALB/c Mice
103(1)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Serum Clinical Chemistry Measurements in Beagle Dogs
104(2)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Serum Clinical Chemistry Measurements in Nonhuman Primates
106(2)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Serum Clinical Chemistry Measurements in New Zealand White Rabbits
108(1)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Hematology Measurements in CD® Rats
109(1)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Hematology Measurements in F-344 Rats
110(1)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Hematology Measurements in B6C3F1 Mice
111(1)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Hematology Measurements in CD-1 and BALB/c Mice
112(1)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Hematology Measurements in Beagle Dogs
113(1)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Hematology Measurements in Nonhuman Primates
114(1)
Mean Control Ranges of Typical Hematology Measurements in New Zealand White Rabbits
115(1)
Quantitative Data on Blood Cells in Healthy, Mature, Adult Humans
116(1)
24-Hour Mean Urinalysis Data in Adult Male Rats: Fischer-344, Sprague-Dawley, and Wistar
117(1)
24-Hour Mean Urinalysis Data in Adult Female Rats: Fischer-344, Sprague-Dawley, and Wistar
118(1)
Comparison of Biochemical Components in Urine of Normal Experimental Animals and Humans
119(5)
Section 11 Risk Assessment
The Four Major Elements of Risk Assessment
123(1)
Typical Factors Considered in a Risk Assessment
124(1)
Major Factors that Influence a Risk Assessment
125(3)
Relationship Between the Degree of Uncertainty Associated with the Risk Assessment of a Chemical, the Concern for Human Exposure, and the Toxicological Information Available on the Chemical
126(1)
A Dose-Response Curve from a Typical Toxicology Study Showing Dose-Related Indices Commonly Used in Risk Assessment
127(1)
Human Data Commonly Used in Risk Assessment
128(1)
Epidemiological Terms
129(1)
The Duration of Studies in Experimental Animals and Time Equivalents in the Human
130(1)
Comparative Mammalian Reference Values for Relative Dose Calculations
131(1)
Reference Comparative Physiological Values
132(1)
Body Fluid Volumes for Men and Women
133(1)
Comparative Mammalian Organ Weights
134(1)
EPA Recommended Human Exposure Values for Use in Risk Assessments
134(2)
Constants for Estimating Surface Area of Mammals
136(1)
Median Total Body Surface Area (m2) for Humans by Age
136(1)
Relationship Between Body Weight and Body Surface Area in a Number of Vertebrates
137(1)
Summary of Human Inhalation Rates for Men, Women, and Children by Activity Level (m3/hour)
137(1)
Risk Assessment Calculations
138(7)
Section 12 Regulatory Toxicology
Combined Tabulation of Toxicity Classes
145(5)
Toxicity Classifications Based on Rat Acute Oral LD50
146(1)
Toxicity Classifications Based on Rabbit or Rat Acute Dermal LD50
147(1)
Toxicity Classifications Based on Rat Acute Inhalation LC50
148(1)
Toxicity Classifications Based on Acute Fish LC50
149(1)
EPA, IARC, and EEC Classification Systems for Carcinogens
150(2)
Major U.S. Regulatory Agencies Having Involvement with Toxicology
152(1)
EPA Categories of Concern with Brief Description of Toxicological Concerns
153(3)
Criteria Defining ``High-Exposure'' Chemicals
156(1)
Substances Generally Recognized as Safe
157(2)
European Notification of a New Substance: Information and Test Data Required
159(1)
Data Requirements for European Notification
160(2)
Risk (R) Phrases Used in the European Community
162(5)
Section 13 General Information
Comparison of Physiological Parametes for Different Body Organs
167(1)
Comparison of Blood Flow/Perfusion and Oxygen Consumption of Liver, Lung, Intestine, and Kidney of the Rat In Vivo and in Organ Perfusion
168(1)
Comparison of Physiological Characteristics of Experimental Animals and Humans
169(1)
Comparison of Certain Physiological Values of Experimental Animals and Humans
170(1)
Tissue Localization of Xenobiotic-Metabolizing Enzymes
170(1)
Metabolic Phase I and Phase II Reactions
171(1)
Cytochrome P450 Gene Families
171(1)
First-Order Process of a Xenobiotic
172(1)
Xenobiotic Steady State and Half-Life
172(1)
Greek Alphabet
173(1)
Prefixes and Symbols for Decimal Multiples and Submultiples
174(1)
Conversion of Human Hematological Values from Traditional Units into SI Units
175(1)
Conversion of Laboratory Values from Traditional Units into SI Units
176(1)
Approximate Metric and Apothecary Weight Equivalents
177(1)
Conversion Factors: Metric to English
178(1)
Conversion Factors: English to Metric
179(1)
Temperature Conversion Factors
180(1)
Table of Equivalents
181(1)
Standard Atomic Weights
182(4)
Transformation of Percentages into Logits
186(1)
Transformation of Percentages into Probits
186(1)
Molarity, Molality, Normality, Osmolarity Calculations
187(1)
Solutions Calculations
188(1)
pH Calculations
188(1)
Mammalian Toxicology Tests: Cost and Material Requirements
189(2)
Genetic Toxicology Tests: Cost and Material Requirements
191(1)
Aquatic/Ecotoxicology Tests: Cost and Material Requirements
192(1)
Chemical Functional Groups
192(9)
Section 14 Glossary 201

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