Elemental Speciation in Human Health Risk Assessment (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789241572347)

The purpose of this book is to assess, evaluate, and give guidance on the role of elemental speciation and speciation analysis in human health hazard and risk assessment. The book is directed at risk assessors and regulators to emphasize the importance of consideration of speciation in their deliberations. To date, this issue has not been a part of most hazard and risk assessments. Further aims of the publication are to encourage the analysis of speciation of elements to increase knowledge on the effect of speciation on mode of action and to increase understanding of health effects.

Author: Ipcs
ISBN-10: 9241572345
ISBN-13: 9789241572347
Publisher: World Health Organization
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2006
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d