| Abstract: | Toxicological Examination of a Dish-Washing Agent The acute toxicity, emetic action and tolerance of a commercial dish-washing agent were investigated in mice, rats and dogs, whereby the animals were subjected to repeated ingestion of this substance. Furthermore, the toxic actions on embryo and the effect on fertility were tested. The preparation showed a very low acute toxicity and it caused nausea in dogs given moderate doses. Repeated intake of high doses was tolerated by rats. No signs of intolerance were shown by dogs which received subemetic doses. No effect of the preparation on fertility and embryo-development could be detected. It can be concluded from these results that the application of the preparation as dish-washing agent does not involve any risk to the health. |
