%1
Acute REL (μg/m3)
3200
Species
Human
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint
Respiratory and eye irritation
Acute REL Target Organs
Respiratory system, eyes
Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3)
7000
Chronic Target Organs
Kidney, development
Human Data
No
Last Chronic REL Revision
2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Severity
Mild
Last Acute REL Revision
1999
Phosgene
Acute REL (μg/m3)
4
Species
Rat
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint
Respiratory irritation
Acute REL Target Organs
Respiratory system
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Severity
Mild
Last Acute REL Revision
1999
Diethanolamine
Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3)
3
Chronic Target Organs
Respiratory system, hematologic system
Human Data
No
Last Chronic REL Revision
2001
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Cresol Mixtures
Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3)
600
Chronic Target Organs
Nervous system
Human Data
No
Last Chronic REL Revision
2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Methanol
Acute REL (μg/m3)
28000
Species
Human
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint
Impairment in performance of tasks
Acute REL Target Organs
Central nervous system
Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3)
4000
Chronic Target Organs
Development
Human Data
No
Last Chronic REL Revision
2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Severity
Mild
Last Acute REL Revision
1999
Propylene Oxide
Acute REL (μg/m3)
3100
Species
Mouse
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint
Reproductive/ development (reduced fertility and teratogenic effects in rats), respiratory and eye irritation
Acute REL Target Organs
Reproductive/ development, respiratory system, eyes
Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3)
30
Chronic Target Organs
Respiratory system
Human Data
No
Last Chronic REL Revision
2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Severity
Severe
Last Acute REL Revision
1999
Diesel Exhaust Particulate
Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3)
5
Chronic Target Organs
Respiratory system
Human Data
No
Last Chronic REL Revision
1998
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Chromic Trioxide
Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3)
0.002 (inhalation); 20 μg/kg BW-day (oral)
Chronic Target Organs
Inhalation: Respiratory system. Oral: Hematologic system
Human Data
Yes
Last Chronic REL Revision
2001
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Carbon Monoxide
Acute REL (μg/m3)
23000
Species
Human
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint
Cardiovascular system
Acute REL Target Organs
Cardiovascular system
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments
*Because angina is a severe effect, there is no level protective against mild adverse effects.
Reference Exposure Level (level protective against severe adverse effects): 20 ppm (23 mg/m3)
https://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/crnr/acutea-c-1.pdf
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2.
Severity
Mild*
Last Acute REL Revision
1999
Arsine
Acute REL (μg/m3)
0.2
Species
Mouse
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint
Reproductive/ development (decreased fetal weight); altered brain structure and funtion
Acute REL Target Organs
Reproductive/ development, cardiovascular system, nervous system
8-Hour Inhalation REL (μg/m3)
0.015
Last 8-Hour REL Revision
2008
Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3)
0.015 (inhalation); 0.0035 μg/kg BW-day (oral)
Chronic Target Organs
Reproductive/ development; cardiovascular system; nervous system; lung; skin
Human Data
Yes
Last Chronic REL Revision
2008
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments
8-Hour Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments
Severity
Severe
Last Acute REL Revision
2008