Thallium

CAS Number

7440-28-0

Synonym

Ramor

Occurrence/Use

Manufacture of electronic devices, semiconductors, special glass; medicine (cardiac imaging). Formerly used as rat and ant poison; this use has been banned in the US since 1972. Not produced in the US since 1984.

More information about Thallium

California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:	11/16/2004
Public Health Goal (mg/L):	0.0001
Health Risk Category:	Integumentary toxicity (causes hair loss)
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal:	n/a
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L):	0.002
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):	n/a
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:	thall1104.pdf
California PHG Comments:	Value established in 1999; reviewed in 2004 without change. OEHHA 2004. Memorandum: Update of Public Health Goal for Thallium OEHHA 1999. Public Health Goal for Thallium