Table 7.
ADI (μg/kgbw/day) and Estimated Dose (ED) (μg/kgbw/day) for pesticides found in domestic and imported rice samples marketed in Tehran
| Pesticide | ADI | ED a , b , c , d | ADI (% e ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbaryl | 8 | 0.0095 | 0.095 |
| Diazinon | 5 | 0.0099 | 0.199 |
| Pirimiphos-methyl | 30 | 0.0077 | 0.026 |
| Deltamethrin | 0.0109 | 1.09 | |
| Permethrin | 10 | 0.0093 | 0.093 |
| Malathion | 300 | 0.011 | 0.004 |
| Gamma and Alpha HCH | 1 | 0.009 | 0.9 |
| Chlorpryfos | 10 | 0.011 | 0.11 |
| Bioallethrin | ------ | 0.0093 | ----- |
| Piperonyl botuxide | 200 | 0.0062 | 0.003 |
a
: EDs based on mean contamination levels.
b
: Using the mean residues. Level < LOQ were considered to be at ½ LOQ.
c
: Body weight for adults is assumed 60 kg.
d
: Calculated from the mean intake of rice in the Iranian dietetic investigation (110 g) in year 2002-2004.
e
: based on mean contamination levels.