[1] By contrast, a toxin is a poison produced naturally by an organism (e.g. plant, animal, insect, bacterium).
[12] Possible developmental toxicants include phthalates, phenols, sunscreens, pesticides, halogenated flame retardants, perfluoroalkyl coatings, nanoparticles, e-cigarettes, and dietary polyphenols.
[13] By contrast, a toxin is a poison produced naturally by an organism (e.g. plant, animal, insect).
Toxins, whether produced by animals, plants, insects, or microbes are generally metabolic products that have evolved as defense mechanisms for the purpose of repelling or killing predators or pathogens.
[18] An intoxicant is a substance that impairs the mind and causes a person to be in a state varying from exhilaration to lethargy.