Nitrate
CASRN 14797-55-8 | DTXSID5024217
- IRIS Summary (PDF) (12 pp, 106 K)
- Status: Development of the nitrate (re)assessment has been suspended.
Noncancer Assessment
Reference Dose for Oral Exposure (RfD) (PDF) (12 pp, 106 K)
Last Updated: 05/01/1991
| System | RfD (mg/kg-day) | Basis | PoD | Composite UF | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hematologic | 1.6 | Early clinical signs of methemoglobinemia in excess of 10% (0-3 months old infants formula) |
NOAEL
: 1.6 mg/kg-day |
1 | High |
Reference Concentration for Inhalation Exposure (RfC) (PDF) (12 pp, 106 K)
Not assessed under the IRIS Program.
Cancer Assessment
Weight of Evidence for Cancer (PDF) (12 pp, 106 K)
Not assessed under the IRIS Program.
Quantitative Estimate of Carcinogenic Risk from Oral Exposure (PDF) (12 pp, 106 K)
Not assessed under the IRIS Program.
Quantitative Estimate of Carcinogenic Risk from Inhalation Exposure (PDF) (12 pp, 106 K)
Not assessed under the IRIS Program.
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- Chemistry Dashboard. This database provides information on chemical structures, experimental and predicted physicochemical, and toxicity data.
Note: The nitrate (re)assessment was suspended in Dec 2018, but may be restarted as Agency priorities change.
Assessment Manager(s): James Avery (avery.james@epa.gov)
| Step | Assessment Materials Released to the Public | Release Date | Public Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Problem Formulation Materials | 09/2017 | 09/2017 |
| Suspended | 12/2018 |
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Critical Effect Systems
Chemical Structure for
Nitrate
