Manganese & Manganese Compounds

CAS Number

7439-96-5

Synonym

Colloidal manganese; Cutaval

Occurrence/Use

Naturally occurring metal used in steel alloys, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloys, additive in unleaded gasoline, pigment, battery cells, matches, fireworks, fertilizer; reagent in organic chemistry, oxidizing agent; component of tobacco smoke

More information about Manganese & Manganese Compounds

8-Hour RELs

8-Hour Inhalation REL (μg/m3): 0.17
Last 8-Hour REL Revision: 2008
8-Hour Reference Exposure Levels Comments:

OEHHA 2013. Technical Support Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D1. Updated July 2014. Listed as Manganese & manganese compounds.

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): 0.09
Chronic Target Organs: Nervous system
Human Data: Yes
Last Chronic REL Revision: 2008
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:

OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D1. Updated July 2014. Listed as Manganese & manganese compounds.