If you mean the pesticide fipronil, it is a Class II moderately hazardous pesticide. It has relatively low toxicity to humans. It is normally applied diretly to an animal in liquid form rather than a spray, and so little of the product transfers to a human.
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Yes, fipronil can be harmful to humans if they are exposed to high levels of the chemical. It can cause skin and eye irritation, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Long-term exposure to fipronil has been linked to potential effects on the liver, thyroid, and kidneys.
Red worms are not dangerous to humans or pets. They are commonly used in composting and are harmless if handled properly.
Yes, ozone hole is dangerous to humans. Ozone hole would lead people expose to UV rays which are harmful.
Prairie kingsnakes are non-venomous and generally not dangerous to humans. They play a beneficial role in controlling rodent populations and are usually docile when encountered by people. If threatened, they may bite or release a foul-smelling musk, but their bite is not harmful to humans.
The Ames test is a widely used assay that assesses the mutagenic potential of chemicals by monitoring their ability to induce mutations in Salmonella bacteria. If a chemical is mutagenic, it can increase the rate of mutation in the bacteria, which can lead to cancer development in humans. By comparing the mutation rate of bacteria exposed to a test chemical with a control group, researchers can identify potentially carcinogenic compounds.
Sodium lauryl sulfate is useful for humans and is not dangerous.