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Re: Tritium and plastic



Wesley M. Dunn wrote:
> 
> Well, taking the LD 50/30 as approximately 450 rem (Whole Body Acute
> Dose -- probably reasonable with THO with an effective 1/2 life of
> about 10 days):
> 
> ALI (Oral; THO) = 80 mCi = 5 rem
> 
> LD 50/30 ~7 Ci (single intake)
I have used 8 Ci (single intake) as a lethal dose (e.g. LD 50/30).  So
we essentially agree.  Al Tschaeche  xat@inel.gov