Table 4.
Comparison of both methods (UAE vs AOAC) in terms of ChlorTox Scale.
| Method | Compound | Relative hazard (WHN) | msub (g) | ChlorTox (g) | Total ChlorTox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UAE |
nitric acid | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.49 | 0.99 |
| chlorohydric acid |
0.61 |
0.82 |
0.50 |
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| AOAC | nitric acid | 0.70 | 5.00 | 3.48 | 5.20 |
| hydrogen peroxide | 0.26 | 2.00 | 0.52 | ||
| acetylene | 0.35 | 3.44 | 1.20 |