Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products

Toxicology of Biodiesel Combustion Products

The toxicology of combusted biodiesel is an emerging field. Much of the current knowledge about biological responses and health effects stems from studies of exposures to other fuel sources (typically petroleum diesel, gasoline, and wood) incompletely combusted. The ultimate aim of toxicology studies is to identify possible health effects induced by exposure of both the general population as we...

Materials Composition and Toxicology of Cosmetic Products

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Reproductive toxicology of disinfection by-products.

The chronic exposure of large segments of the population to disinfected drinking water has necessitated an evaluation of the health effects of the by-products of the chlorination process. This paper reviews the available information concerning the reproductive consequences associated with exposure to disinfection by-products. Four groups of compounds are discussed: the trihalomethanes, in parti...

Microbial quality of commercial rose water products in Fars, Iran

Background and objectives: Over the centuries, particular attention has been given to the beneficial properties of rose water in Iran. In recent years, the manufacturers’ successful promotion has led to the general perception that bottled rose waters are pure and safe for human consumption. However, despite defining specific quality assurance standards by the Iranian National S...

Clinical toxicology in Kraków--Department of Clinical Toxicology: 35 years of activity.