Contaminants in soil: updated collation of toxicological data and intake values for humans. Inorganic arsenic

Science Report SC050021/TOX 1

Environment Agency, 2009
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Science Report

Abstract

Presents key data and expert opinions on the toxicology and intake of inorganic arsenic. It aims to derive Index Doses which in turn are needed to derive Soil Guideline Values (SGVs) for inorganic arsenic i.e. concentrations of inorganic arsenic in soil that will pose no significant threat to health.

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Hopkins, J., Watts, P. and Hosford, M.

History

Supersedes TOX 1: Contaminants in soil: collation of toxicological data and intake values for humans. Arsenic (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.

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9781849110433

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  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Special subject areas
  • Contaminated land

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