Reference toxicant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010084",
  "term": "Reference toxicant",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical substance with a known and consistent toxicity, used in ecotoxicological tests to assess the sensitivity of test organisms and the reliability of the experimental system. It provides a benchmark for comparing the toxicity of unknown samples or for monitoring the health of a test population. Potassium dichromate is a common reference toxicant for aquatic invertebrates.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 936 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reference-toxicant/"
}