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|
Subchronic and Chronic Toxicity
(Other than Carcinogenicity) |
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| Subchronic [RfC]: |
3E-4 mg/cu m |
| Uncertainty Factor: |
30 |
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| Route: |
Inhalation |
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| Target Organ / Critical Effect: |
Nervous system / Neurotoxicity |
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| Species |
Effect Level |
Dose |
|
| Human |
NOAEL |
0.009 mg/cu m |
|
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| References |
| 1983 | Fawer R.F., V. Deribaupierre, M.P. Guillemin et al. 1983. Measurement of hand tremor induced by industrial exposure to metallic Mercury. J Ind Med. 40: 204-208. |
| 1989 | Piikivi L. 1989. Cardiovascular reflexes and long-term exposure to Mercury vapor. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 61: 391-395. |
| 1989 | Piikivi L. and H. Hanninen. 1989. Subjective symptoms and psychological performance of Chlorine-alkali workers. Scandj Work Environ Health. 15: 69-74. |
| 1989 | Piikivi L. and V. Tolonen. 1989. EEG findings in chlor-alkali workers subjected to long-term exposure to Mercury vapor. Br J Ind Med. 46: 370-375. |
| 1984 | U.S. EPA. 1984. Health effects assessment for Mercury. Prepared by the Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Cincinnati, OH, for the Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, Washington, DC |
| 1990 | U.S. EPA. 1990. RfD/RfC Work Group. |
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