Limit value
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-006592
A legally binding maximum concentration or quantity of a substance that is permitted in a particular medium, such as air, water, or soil, or in a product. These values are established to protect human health and the environment from harmful exposures. Compliance with limit values is often monitored through regular sampling and analysis.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-006592 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 905 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09) |
| See also | Emission standard; Environmental quality standard |
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