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Health Effects Assessment Summary (HEAST) for
Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid, 2,4,5-
CAS: 000093-76-5
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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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| Subchronic [RfD]: |
1E-1 mg/kg/day |
| Uncertainty Factor: |
100 |
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| Route: |
Oral: diet |
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| Target Organ / Critical Effect: |
Kidney / Weight effects |
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Liver / Weight effects |
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| Species |
Effect Level |
Dose |
Experiment Length |
| Rat |
NOEL |
10 mg/kg/day |
90 days |
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| References |
| 1978 | Gehring P.J., and J.E. Betso. 1978. Phenoxy Acids: Effects and fate in mammals. Eco Bull. 27: 122-123. |
| 1989 | U.S. EPA. 1989. Health effects assessment for 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy Acetic Acid. 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 |
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