Main Title |
Health assessment document for acetaldehyde. |
CORP Author |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office.; Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office. |
Publisher |
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
Year Published |
1987 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/8-86/015A |
Stock Number |
PB87-202446 |
OCLC Number |
16069270 |
Subjects |
Toxins ;
Acetaldehyde--Toxicology
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Additional Subjects |
Toxins ;
Acetaldehyde--Toxicology ;
Environmental surveys ;
Hazardous materials ;
Toxicology ;
Assessments ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Exposure ;
Epidemiology ;
Chemical properties ;
Health risks ;
Toxic substances ;
Occupational safety and health
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EHAM |
RA1242.A24H43 1987 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
04/29/2016 |
EJBD |
EPA 600-8-86-015A |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
08/19/2016 |
EJED |
EPA/600/8-86/015A |
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OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC |
12/17/2004 |
EKBD |
EPA-600/8-86-015A |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
01/01/1988 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-8-86-015A |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
DISPERSAL |
ERAD |
EPA 600/8-86-015A |
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Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
06/29/1990 |
ESAD |
EPA 600-8-86-015A |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
03/23/2010 |
NTIS |
PB87-202446 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
Acetaldehyde, a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of several organic compounds, is rapidly and completely absorbed and is extensively metabolized to acetate, carbon dioxide, and water in mammalian systems. It readily forms adducts with membranal and intracellular macromolecules; such formation may be associated with its toxicity. Acute inhalation of acetaldehyde resulted in depressed respiratory rate and elevated blood pressure in experimental animals. Acetaldehyde vapors produced systemic effects and growth retardation in the hamster in a chronic study. No LEL or NOEL has been established. The primary acute effect on humans is irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. A population exposed to environmental sources of acetaldehyde may be adding to a body burden of this compound produced by normal metabolism and by such habits as cigarette smoking and ethanol consumption. No comparison of the relative magnitude of exposure from these various Uources is possible with the available data and, so, is not attempted in the document. |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references. "April 1987." "External review draft." "EPA/600/8-86/015A." |