Table 1.
Comparison of biological toxins toxicity with chemical warfare agents.
| Agent | LD50 Parameter (µg/kg) | Molecular Weight (Da) |
|---|---|---|
| Botulin toxin | 0.001–0.002 | 150,000 (Protein) |
| Shiga toxin | 0.002 | 55,000 (Protein) |
| Tetanus toxin | 0.002–0.003 | 150,000 (Protein) |
| Abrin | 0.01–0.04 | 65,000 (Protein) |
| Ricin | 0.1–1 | 65,000 (Protein) |
| Clostridium perfingens toxins | 0.1–5 | 35,000–40,000 (Proteins) |
| VX | 15 | 267 |
| Staphylococcal enterotoxin B | 27 | 25,000 (Protein) |
| Soman | 64 | 182 |
| Sarin | 100 | 140 |
| Aconitine | 100 | 647 |
| T-2 mycotoxin | 1210 | 466 |