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Abbreviations

Abbreviations



Abbreviations used in the text

Abbreviation Definition
ARND Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder
CNS Central Nervous System
BLL Blood Lead Level
FAS Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FAE Fetal Alcohol Effect
IARC TInternational Agency for Research on Cancer
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
MRLs Minimal Risk Levels (ATSDR)
PEL Permissible Exposure Limits (OSHA)
Ppm Part Per Million
RfD Reference Dose
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TWA Time Waited Average


Unites of measure

Abbreviation Definition
µg Microgram (.000001 gram, one millions of a gram)
mg Milligram (0.001 grams, one thousands of a gram)
Kg Kilogram (1000 grams, 2.2 lbs)
ml Milliliter (0.001 liter, one thousands of a liter)
dL One tenth of a liter (100 ml)
L Liter (1.056 liquid quart)
Lbs Pounds (0.45 kg)


U.S. Government Agencies

Abbreviation Definition
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ATSDR Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FDA Food and Drug Administration
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration
USGS U.S. Geological Survey

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