General Toxicology

Abstract

Modern toxicology is a science-based toxicology; the scope and future of toxicologists are very bright because this branch of science will further expand as people and animals will continue to be poisoned by more and different chemicals. Toxic agents are classified in a number of ways depending on the interests and needs of the classifier. There is no single classification applicable for the entire spectrum of toxic agents and hence combinations of classification systems based on several factors may provide the best rating system. Classification of poisons may take into account both the chemical and biological properties of the agent; however, exposure characteristics are also useful in toxicology.