Nitrogen Dioxide

CAS Number

10102-44-0

Synonym

Nitrito; Nitro; Nitrogen dioxide (liquid, NO2); Nitrogen peroxide

Occurrence/Use

Nitrating agent; component of rocket fuel; chemical intermediate in formation of nitric acid; component of internal-combustion engine exhaust and tobacco smoke

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Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3):	470
Species:	Human
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint:	Respiratory irritation
Acute REL Target Organs:	Respiratory system
Severity:	Mild
Last Acute REL Revision:	1999
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2.