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White phosphorus Toxicity (LD50)
The median lethal dose (LD50) for White phosphorus is 3.03 mg per 1 *
*Input desired mass in the textbox above to scale the results. Value is measured via oral route in rat(s)
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*Input desired mass in the textbox above to scale the results. Value is measured via oral route in rat(s)
Compound Information
White Phosphorus (Also known as: Phosphorus) is a colorless, white, or yellow waxy solid with a garlic-like odor. Shipped as a solid or liquid in an atmosphere of inert gas or as a solid under water. Uses include munitions manufacture, pyrotechnics, explosives, smoke bombs, artificial fertilizers, and rat poisons. It can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. It is unknown whether systemic exposure can occur from eye contact.
Molecular weight: 30.973762
Chemical formula: P
Information presented on this page is purely for research purposes only. It is NOT intended for clinical or diagnostic applications. To request additional information and datasets for White phosphorus, please contactinfo@aatbio.com.
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MLA | "Quest Database™ White phosphorus Toxicity (LD50)." AAT Bioquest, Inc., 30 Apr. 2025, https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/white-phosphorus. | |
APA | AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2025, April 30). Quest Database™ White phosphorus Toxicity (LD50). AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/white-phosphorus. | |
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