Exposure factors handbook

HERO ID

3809272

Reference Type

Technical Report

Subtype

EPA Report

Year

1997

Language

English

HERO ID 3809272
Material Type EPA Report
Year 1997
Title Exposure factors handbook
Authoring Organization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publisher Text U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
City Washington, DC
Abstract The Exposure Factors Handbook provides a summary of the available statistical data on various factors used in assessing human exposure. This Handbook is addressed to exposure assessors inside the Agency as well as outside, who need to obtain data on standard factors to calculate human exposure to toxic chemicals. These factors include: drinking water consumption, soil ingestion, inhalation rates, dermal factors including skin area and soil adherence factors, consumption of fruits and vegetables, fish, meats, dairy products, homegrown foods, breast milk intake, human activity factors, consumer product use, and residential characteristics. Recommended values are for the general population and also for various segments of the population who may have characteristics different from the general population. NCEA has strived to include full discussions of the issues that assessors should consider in deciding how to use these data and recommendations.
Report Number EPA/600/P-95/002F a-c
Url http://ofmpub.epa.gov/eims/eimscomm.getfile?p_download_id=503445.
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Number Of Pages 1216
Is Public Yes
Language Text English
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