Barium
CAS Number
7440-39-3Synonym
Barium, elemental
Occurrence/Use
Component of paints, soap, paper, rubber, alloys; manufacture of ceramics and glass
Soil Screening
| Last CHHSL revision: | 1/2005 |
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| CHHSL Comments: |
For chemical-specific screening levels for use in assessing contaminated sites, please see HHRA Note 3 (DTSC HERO). https://www.dtsc.ca.gov/assessingrisk/humanrisk2.cfm |
Water
California Public Health Goals Data
| Health Risk Category: | Cardiovascular toxicity (hypertension) |
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| Public Health Goal (mg/L): | 2 |
| Public Health Goal - Download: | ph4ba092603.pdf |
| Cancer Risk at PHG: | n/a |
| MCL value (mg/L): | 1 |
| Cancer Risk at MCL: | n/a |
| Last PHG Revision : | 2003 |