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 |