4. How can the effects of chemical substances be determined?
These effects are determined on the basis of the action point or duration of exposure.
4.1 Action point
Local : results from a harmful action localized at the point of contact (skin, eye, respiratory tract).
Systemic, resulting from penetration and distribution in the body (target organs: liver, kidneys, blood, etc.).
4.2 Exposure time
Exposure can be of two kinds.
Exposure may...
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