Fluoride in Drinking Water

Fluoride in Drinking Water
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2007-01-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 030910128X

Most people associate fluoride with the practice of intentionally adding fluoride to public drinking water supplies for the prevention of tooth decay. However, fluoride can also enter public water systems from natural sources, including runoff from the weathering of fluoride-containing rocks and soils and leaching from soil into groundwater. Fluoride pollution from various industrial emissions can also contaminate water supplies. In a few areas of the United States fluoride concentrations in water are much higher than normal, mostly from natural sources. Fluoride is one of the drinking water contaminants regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because it can occur at these toxic levels. In 1986, the EPA established a maximum allowable concentration for fluoride in drinking water of 4 milligrams per liter, a guideline designed to prevent the public from being exposed to harmful levels of fluoride. Fluoride in Drinking Water reviews research on various health effects from exposure to fluoride, including studies conducted in the last 10 years.

Toxicological Profile for Fluorides, Hydrogen Fluoride, and Fluorine (Update)

Toxicological Profile for Fluorides, Hydrogen Fluoride, and Fluorine (Update)
Author: Carolyn A. Tylenda
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2011-05
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1437930778

This toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for fluorides, hydrogen fluoride, and fluorine. Fluorides are often added to drinking water supplies and a variety of dental compounds. Some fluoride compounds are also used in the production of glass and enamel and in the steel industry. Fluorine gas is used primarily to make chemical compounds used in separating isotopes of uranium for use in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons. Hydrogen fluoride is used in the manufacture of fluorocarbons, which are used as refrigerants, solvents, and aerosols. This profile includes: (A) The examination, summary, and interpretation of available toxicologic information and epidemiologic evaluations on fluorides, hydrogen fluoride, and fluorine to ascertain the levels of significant human exposure for the substance and the associated acute, subacute, and chronic health effects; (B) A determination of whether adequate information on the health effects of fluorides, hydrogen fluoride, and fluorine is available or in the process of development to determine levels of exposure that present a significant risk to human health of acute, subacute, and chronic health effects; and (C) Where appropriate, identification of toxicologic testing needed to identify the types or levels of exposure that may present significant risk of adverse health effects in humans. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication.

Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals

Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2010-03-18
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 030915233X

This book is the eighth volume in the series Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals, and reviews AEGLs for acrolein, carbon monoxide, 1,2-dichloroethene, ethylenimine, fluorine, hydrazine, peracetic acid, propylenimine, and sulfur dioxide for scientific accuracy, completeness, and consistency with the NRC guideline reports.

Toxicological Profile for Fluorides, Hydrogen Fluoride and Fluorine (F)

Toxicological Profile for Fluorides, Hydrogen Fluoride and Fluorine (F)
Author: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2001
Genre:
ISBN: 0756707498

Provides info. about fluorine, hydrogen fluoride, & fluorides, & the human health effects of exposure. These chemicals have been found in many sites identified by the EPA for long-term Federal cleanup activities. Includes a Public Health Statement which explains toxicologic properties of fluorine, hydrogen fluoride, & fluorides in a nontechnical, Q&A format, & a review of the general health effects observed following exposure; a description of health effects; how the chemical can affect children; & info. on their chemical & physical properties, production, use & disposal, potential for human exposure, analytical methods, & regulations & advisories.

Fluorides in the Environment

Fluorides in the Environment
Author: Leonard H. Weinstein
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780851998725

Fluoride pollution is a problem in all industrialized countries. The topic of fluorides in medicine and agriculture, and fluoridation of public water supplies is one that has attracted much controversy. This book aims to review the research findings, and provide a comprehensive reference on the effects of fluorides on plants and animals. It also includes information on conducting field surveys, establishing air quality criteria and standards, and the problems associated with fluoride analysis in air, water, soil and vegetation.

Industrial Chemical Exposure

Industrial Chemical Exposure
Author: Robert R. Lauwerys
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 662
Release: 2001-04-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781566705455

The bestselling resource on industrial chemical assessment just got better. A practical guide to biological monitoring for industrial chemical exposure assessment, the THIRD EDITION of INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL EXPOSURE: GUIDELINES FOR BIOLOGICAL MONITORING has been completely revised to include the latest developments in the field. In addition to an update of each chapter, major revisions have been made to take into consideration new information available since the publication of the second edition. SEE WHAT'S NEW IN THE THIRD EDITION: Major changes to the sections on lead, benzene, trichloroethylene, and dimethylformamide Fourteen completely new topics: bromine, molybdenum, perchlorate, platinum, n-heptane, ethene, 1,3-butadiene trimethylbenzene, naphthalene, terpenes, acrylamide, pesticides, tetrahydrofuran, methyl tertiarybutyl ether, n-nitrosodiethylamine Discussion of the metabolic fate of chemicals Increased information on the threshold of adverse effects levels Development of biological monitoring methods for assessing the internal dose of additional chemicals This authoritative book summarizes what is known about biological monitoring for inorganic, organic and organometallic substances. It provides a summary table with practical recommendations, giving you quick and easy access to the data. With INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL EXPOSURE: GUIDELINES FOR BIOLOGICAL MONITORING you will understand the objectives of biological monitoring, the types of biological monitoring methods, their advantages and limitations, as well as practical aspects that must be considered before initiating a biological monitoring program.