Table 2. USEPA risk values [43], used in risk-based consumption limits.
Contaminant | RfD1 (mg/kg-d) | CSF2 (mg/kg-d)−1 |
Total PCBs | 2×10−5 | 2.0 |
Mirex | 2×10−4 | NA3 |
Hexachlorobenzene | 8×10−4 | 1.6 |
Total DDT (sum of 4,4′- and 2,4′- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD) | 5×10−4 | 0.34 |
Dioxins/furans | NA3 | 1.56×105 |
Reference Dose.
Cancer Slope Factor.
Not available.