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Benchmark guidance value

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-001184

A concentration or level of a substance in an environmental medium or biological tissue that is associated with a specific level of risk or effect. These values are derived from toxicological studies and are used as reference points for assessing potential hazards. They serve as a basis for regulatory decisions and risk management strategies.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CHM-001184
FieldChemistry
SubjectChemistry and Human Health
ReferencesPAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1175 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)
Record as JSON
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  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1175 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/benchmark-guidance-value/"
}

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