ATSDR - Toxicological Profile: Lead

ATSDR - Toxicological Profile: Lead

Toxicological Profile for Lead

CAS# 7439-92-1

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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.

A useful two page information sheet, the ToxFAQs™, is also available.

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Toxicological Profile Access

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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

 Support Document

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Reference

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). 2020. Toxicological profile for Lead. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service.

Disclaimer

All ATSDR toxicological profile PDF files are electronic conversions from other electronic text files. This conversion may have resulted in character translation or format errors.

Regulations or guidelines may change. Please check with the appropriate agency for any changes to the regulations or guidelines cited.

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For more information, contact:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Division of Toxicology and Human Health Sciences
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Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO · 888-232-6348 (TTY)
Email: Contact CDC-INFO

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