Table 4.
Example of a Hazard Scale for NPs, based on in vitro – in vivo activity per unit of NP surface area.
| NP Type | Hazard Category |
|---|---|
| Carbon black; TiO2 (crystalline state and size dependent) |
Very low |
| TiO2; PS+, AU | Low |
| Ag | High |
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