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Health Effects Assessment Summary (HEAST) for
Hydroquinone
CAS: 000123-31-9
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Summary of HEAST Information on-Line
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| Subchronic and Chronic Toxicity |
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Subchronic and Chronic Toxicity
(Other than Carcinogenicity) |
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| Chronic [RfD]: |
4E-2 mg/kg/day |
| Uncertainty Factor: |
100 |
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| Subchronic [RfD]: |
4E-1 mg/kg/day |
| Uncertainty Factor: |
10 |
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| Route: |
Oral |
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| Target Organ / Critical Effect: |
Blood / Hematological effects |
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| Species |
Effect Level |
Dose |
Experiment Length |
| Human |
NOAEL |
4.29 mg/kg/day |
3-5 months |
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| References |
| 1953 | Carlson, A.J. and N.R. Brewer. 1953. Toxicity studies on Hydroquinone. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 84: 684-688. |
| 1987 | U.S. EPA. 1987. Health and environmental effects document for hydroquinone. Prepared by the Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Cincinnati, OH for the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Washington, DC |
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