Nitrogen Dioxide
CAS Number
10102-44-0Synonym
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
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Acute Reference Exposure Levels |
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Air
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 470 |
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| 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. |