Health Effects Assessment Summary (HEAST) for
Copper
CAS: 007440-50-8
| Summary of HEAST Information on-Line | ||||||
| Subchronic and Chronic Toxicity | ||||||
|
| Chronic [RfD]: (see comment) |
1.3 mg/L | ||
| Subchronic [RfD]: (see comment) |
1.3 mg/L | ||
| Route: | Oral | ||
| Target Organ / Critical Effect: | Gastrointestinal system / Irritation | ||
| Species | Effect Level | Dose | Experiment Length |
| Human | LOAEL | 5.3 mg | Single dose |
| References | |||
| 1987 | U.S. EPA. 1987. Drinking water criteria document for Copper. Prepared by the Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Cincinnati, OH for the Office of Drinking Water, Washington, DC | ||
| Subchronic [RfD] Comments: | Current drinking water standard of 1.3 mg/L. Dwcd (1987) concluded toxicity data were inadequate for calculation of an RfD for copper. | ||
| Chronic [RfD] Comments: | Current drinking water standard of 1.3 mg/L. DWCD (1987) concluded toxicity data were inadequate for calculation of an RfD for copper. | ||
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