Carbon monoxide is one such agent, familiar to smokers. A Hepatotoxin is a chemical capable of causing liver damage. HSE The Health and Safety Executive. The HSE is responsible for proposing and enforcing safety regulations throughout UK industry and academia. Publications are available on a wide variety of safety-related issues.
Hypoxia is a condition defined by a low supply of oxygen.
An Inhibitor is a material which is added to a chemical to prevent an unwanted reaction. IARC International Agency for Research in Cancer. An Irritant is a chemical which may cause reversible inflammation on contact. This measure is generally used when exposure to a chemical is through the animal breathing it in, while the LD50 is the measure generally used when exposure is by swallowing, through skin contact, or by injection. In full reporting, the dose, treatment and observation period should be given.