IRIS Toxicological Review of Cerium Oxide and Cerium Compounds (Interagency Science Discussion Draft)
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Abstract
The draft Toxicological Review of Cerium Oxide and Cerium Compounds provides scientific support and rationale for the hazard identification and dose-response assessment pertaining to chronic exposure to cerium oxide and cerium compounds. In addition to serving as a fuel-borne additive, cerium is used as a polishing agent for glass mirrors, plate glass, television tubes, ophthalmic lenses, and precision optics; as a glass constituent to prevent solarization and discoloration; and as a catalyst for automobile emission control systems. The Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ), has received applications for the registration of fuel-borne additives containing cerium.
This assessment contains the derivation of a chronic reference concentration, as well as a cancer characterization.
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History/Chronology
Date | Description |
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2005 | EPA began developing the Toxicological Review of cerium oxide and cerium compounds. |
May 2008 | EPA released an External Review Draft for public comment and review. |
May 2008 | EPA announced the external peer review panel meeting in a May 6, 2008, Federal Register Notice. |
Sep 2009 | EPA hosted an interagency science discussion on the draft IRIS Summary and Toxicological Review of Cerium Oxide and Cerium Compounds. These comments are provided on this web site. |
Sep 2009 | EPA released the Final Toxicological Review (PDF) and accompanying Summary for Cerium Oxide and Cerium Compounds to the IRIS Web site. |
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- Toxicological Review of Cerium Oxide and Cerium Compounds (Interagency Science Discussion Draft) (PDF) (116 pp, 663 KB, about PDF)
- IRIS Summary for Cerium Oxide and Cerium Compounds (Interagency Science Discussion Draft) (PDF) (16 pp, 177 KB, about PDF)
- OMB Comments IRIS Summary and Toxicological Review of [Cerium Oxide and Cerium Compounds (Interagency Science Discussion Drafts) (PDF) (2 pp, 16 KB, about PDF)