Health-based exposure limit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005140",
  "term": "Health-based exposure limit",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A concentration of a chemical in air, water, or food that is derived from toxicological data and is intended to protect human health from adverse effects. These limits are established based on scientific evidence of dose-response relationships and are often used as benchmarks for regulatory standards. Examples include Acceptable Daily Intakes (ADIs) or Reference Concentrations (RfCs).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "health"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1234 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/health-based-exposure-limit/"
}