LD50 Introduction

What does LD50 stand for?

• Lethal Concentration

• Lethal Duration

• Lethal Dose

• Lethal Distance

What is the main purpose of LD50 tests?

• To measure the weight of chemicals

• To measure the color of chemicals

• To measure the smell of chemicals

• To measure the short-term poisoning potential of a material

Which animals are most commonly used for LD50 testing?

• Cats and dogs

• Lions and tigers

• Birds and fish

• Rats and mice

What does LC50 refer to?

• Lethal Capacity

• Lethal Color

• Lethal Dose

• Lethal Concentration

How is the LD50 value expressed?

• As the amount of chemical per hour

• As the amount of chemical per kilogram of body weight

• As the amount of chemical per liter of water

• As the amount of chemical per square meter