Lead and Lead Compounds

More information about Lead and Lead Compounds

Chemical Status

Cancer: Currently listed

Chemical Listing Details

Cancer

Listed as causing: Listed as causing: Cancer
Date of Listing:
Basis for Listing: Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency

Safe Harbor Levels

Cancer
No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) - Oral: 15 µg/day

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Cancer:

Notes

Listed as 'Lead' for developmental and reproductive effects; listed as 'Lead and lead compounds' for cancer. NSRL is for 'Lead'.

Lead acetate, Lead phosphate, and Lead subacetate listed separately. Their NSRLs are based on molecular weight adjustments of the NSRL for “Lead”.

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