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Science Report SC050021/TOX 3 Contaminants in soil: Collation of toxicological data and intake values for humans. Cadmium
Publication Year
2009
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Presents key data and expert opinions on the toxicology and intake of cadmium. It aims to derive an oral tolerable daily intake (TDI) and an inhalation Index Dose, which in turn are needed to derive Soil Guideline Values (SGVs) for cadmium i.e. concentrations of cadmium in soil that will pose no significant threat to health.
Document History
Supersedes TOX 3: Contaminants in soil: Collation of toxicological data and intake values for humans. Cadmium (EA, 2002). Produced in conjunction with DEFRA. To be read in conjunction with CLR 9 Contaminants in Soils: Collation of Toxicological Data and Intake Values for Humans. Consolidated Main Report.
Author
Hopkins, J. and Hosford, M.
ISBN
9781849110761
Publisher Information
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