Electronic data base containing information onhuman health effects that may result from exposure to various chemicals in the environment. Contains descriptive and quantitative information in: oral reference doses and inhalation reference concentrations (RfDs and RfCs, respectively) for chronic noncarcinogenic health effects; and hazard identification, oral slope factors, and oral and inhalation unit risks for carcinogenic effects.
Originator(s): United States. Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
Resource added in:
11/01/2000
Objective:
Initially developed for EPA staff inresponse to a growing demand for consistent information on chemical substances for use in risk assessments, decision-making and regulatory activities.
Available languages:
English
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