Nitrate
CASRN 14797-55-8 | DTXSID5024217
- IRIS Summary (PDF) (12 pp, 106 K)
- Status: Nitrate is in step 1 at this time; see Quick Check.
Noncancer Assessment
Reference Dose for Oral Exposure (RfD) (PDF)
(12 pp, 106 K)
Last Updated: 05/01/1991
| System | RfD (mg/kg-day) | Basis | PoD | Composite UF | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hematologic | 1.6 | Early clinical signs of methemoglobinemia in excess of 10% (0-3 months old infants formula) |
NOAEL
:
1.6
mg/kg-day |
1 | High |
Reference Concentration for Inhalation Exposure (RfC) (PDF)
(12 pp, 106 K)
Not assessed under the IRIS Program.
Cancer Assessment
Weight of Evidence for Cancer (PDF)
(12 pp, 106 K)
Not assessed under the IRIS Program.
Quantitative Estimate of Carcinogenic Risk from Oral Exposure (PDF) (12 pp, 106 K)
Not assessed under the IRIS Program.
Quantitative Estimate of Carcinogenic Risk from Inhalation Exposure (PDF) (12 pp, 106 K)
Not assessed under the IRIS Program.
Program Outlook Details
| Public Assessment Materials | Date |
|---|---|
| Problem Formulation Materials/IRIS Assessment Plan | Sep-2017 |
| Preliminary Assessment Materials/Systematic Review Protocol | Oct-2023 |
| Public Comment | TBD |
| External Peer Review | TBD |
| Post Final Assessment | TBD |
Note: Any future dates displayed in the table above should be considered estimates and are subject to change. Once the external peer review is complete, estimated dates for release of the final assessment will be published. For the latest information on the status of this assessment, please refer to the IRIS Program Outlook. To access assessment documents, meeting materials or other supporting documents related to this assessment, visit the Chemical Documents tab. For more information about the development process, visit the IRIS Process page.
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