Toxicity Rating Scale

If the label has this signal word...

You know that this is how toxic the product is.

Category Signal word required on label Approximate amount needed to kill an average person
I Highly Toxic DANGER
POISON
A few drops to one teaspoon
II Moderately toxic WARNING one teaspoon to one ounce
III Slightly toxic CAUTION over one ounce
IV Not toxic not required
 

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