What Criteria are Used in Chemical Prioritization?
Several criteria are used to prioritize chemicals, including:
1. Toxicological Data: Information on acute and chronic toxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and reproductive toxicity. 2. Exposure Potential: Assessment of how, and to what extent, humans and the environment are exposed to the chemical. 3. Environmental Persistence: The chemical's stability and how long it remains active in the environment. 4. Bioaccumulation: The potential for a chemical to build up in organisms over time. 5. Regulatory Status: Existing regulations and restrictions on the chemical.
