ATSDR - Toxicological Profile: Silica

ATSDR - Toxicological Profile: Silica

Toxicological Profile for Silica

CAS#: 7631-86-9

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Toxicological Profile Information

The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties.

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 Complete Profile

 Preface/Table of Contents

 1. Relevance to Public Health

 2. Health Effects

 3. Toxicokinetics, Susceptible Populations, Biomarkers, Chemical Interactions

 4. Chemical and Physical Information

 5. Potential for Human Exposure

 6. Adequacy of the Database

 7. Regulations and Advisories

 8. References

 Appendices

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Reference

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). 2019. Toxicological profile for Silica. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service.

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