Mercury study report to Congress. Volume 5. Health effects of mercury and mercury compounds
This volume summarizes the available information on human health effects and animal data for hazard identification and dose-response assessment for three forms of mercury: elemental mercury, mercury chloride (inorganic mercury), and methylmercury (organic mercury). Effects are summarized by endpoint. The risk assessment evaluates carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, developmental toxicity and general systemic toxicity of these chemical species of mercury. Toxicokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) are described for each of the three mercury species. Reference doses are calculated for inorganic and methylmercury; a reference concentrations for inhaled elemental mercury is provided. A quantitative analysis of factors contributing to variability and uncertainty in the methylmercury RfD is provided in an appendix. Interactions and sensitive populations are described. the draft volume assesses ongoing research and research needs to reduce uncertainty surrounding adverse human health consequences of methylmercury exposure.
- Research Organization:
- Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC (United States). Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USEPA
- OSTI ID:
- 575119
- Report Number(s):
- PB-98-124779/XAB; EPA-452/R-97/007; TRN: 80752333
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: DN: This document has been reproduced from the best copy furnished. See also PB--96-184668, PB--96-184650, PB--98-124761 and PB--98-124787; PBD: Dec 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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