Main Title |
Industry survey of test methods of potential health hazard / |
Author |
Woodard, Geoffrey.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Woodard Research Corp., Herndon, Va.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Toxic Substances, |
Year Published |
1974 |
Report Number |
68-01-2104; EPA 560/5-75-002; EPA-68-01-2104 |
Stock Number |
PB-239 840 |
OCLC Number |
41993526 |
Subjects |
Chemicals--Testing ;
Toxicity testing ;
Hazardous substances--Testing ;
Toxicology--Testing
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Additional Subjects |
Industrial medicine ;
Hazardous materials ;
Chemical compounds ;
Toxicity ;
Test methods ;
Recommendations ;
Industrial hygiene ;
Industrial atmospheres ;
Identifying ;
Chemical industry
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBD |
EPA 560-5-75-002 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
09/22/2014 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 560-5-75-002 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ELBD RPS |
EPA 560-5-75-002 |
repository copy |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
05/22/2018 |
ELBD |
EPA 560-5-75-002 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
11/28/2003 |
NTIS |
PB-239 840 |
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 |
iii, 86 pages ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
Nine companies selected as representing a cross section of prominent producers of chemicals identified through four-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes were surveyed with respect to methods used to assess toxicological and environmental properties of new and existing chemicals. Four progressive levels of investigational effort depending upon extent, frequency, and nature of chemical use are identified: single or infrequent exposure; occasional low-level exposure; frequent low-level, occasional high-level exposures; and frequent high-level, general consumer, unavoidable exposures. Factors influencing the decisions regarding the level(s) of investigation needed or the initiation of the next higher level series of studies are explored. No mathematical formula has emerged to specify the level of testing required. A chemical-by-chemical assessment by competent pharmacologists, toxicologists, and chemists is still needed. Lack of a mechanism to trigger expanded levels of testing is a serious problem. |
Notes |
"EPA/560/5-75-002." "November 1974." "Contract no. 68-01-2104." "Project officer: Elton R. Homan." |