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What is the formula used to calculate the lifetime average daily dose associated with inhalation (LADDinh)?
What is the formula used to calculate the lifetime average daily dose associated with inhalation (LADDinh)?
LADDinh = (Cg * ET * EF * InhR) / (BW * ATcar * cf)
What is the unit of measurement for the particulate phase concentration of each individual PAH (Cp)?
What is the unit of measurement for the particulate phase concentration of each individual PAH (Cp)?
µg/g
What is the purpose of the incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILTCRi) in assessing PAH exposure?
What is the purpose of the incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILTCRi) in assessing PAH exposure?
To estimate the increased risk of cancer due to exposure to PAHs through a particular route (i).
What is the dermal adsorption fraction (ABS) in the context of PAH exposure?
What is the dermal adsorption fraction (ABS) in the context of PAH exposure?
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What is the unit of measurement for the skin surface area exposed (SA)?
What is the unit of measurement for the skin surface area exposed (SA)?
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What is the purpose of the cancer slope factor (CSFi) in assessing PAH exposure?
What is the purpose of the cancer slope factor (CSFi) in assessing PAH exposure?
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What is the purpose of using Relative Potency Factors (RPF) in assessing the health risk posed by exposure to multi-component PAHs?
What is the purpose of using Relative Potency Factors (RPF) in assessing the health risk posed by exposure to multi-component PAHs?
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How is the B[a]P equivalent concentration (B[a]Peq) calculated?
How is the B[a]P equivalent concentration (B[a]Peq) calculated?
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What is the equation used to convert PAH concentrations into BaP 'equivalent' concentrations?
What is the equation used to convert PAH concentrations into BaP 'equivalent' concentrations?
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What routes are considered in calculating the Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk (ILCR) of PAHs attached to suspended particulates?
What routes are considered in calculating the Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk (ILCR) of PAHs attached to suspended particulates?
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Why are RPF values based on tumor bioassay data?
Why are RPF values based on tumor bioassay data?
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What is the ultimate goal of calculating the B[a]Peq and ILCR?
What is the ultimate goal of calculating the B[a]Peq and ILCR?
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