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Exposure Factors Handbook (2011 Edition)

Below is a break-out of the Exposure Factors Handbook: 2011 Edition by chapters. The Exposure Factors Handbook provides information on various physiological and behavioral factors commonly used in assessing exposure to environmental chemicals.

  • Exposure Factors Handbook Front Matter (pdf) (666.38 KB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 1 (pdf) (1.17 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 2 (pdf) (175.98 KB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 3 (pdf) (1.19 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 4 (pdf) (467.23 KB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 5 (pdf) (1.16 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 6 (pdf) (1.15 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 7 (pdf) (1.08 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 8 (pdf) (3.14 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 9 (pdf) (1.32 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 10 (pdf) (2.82 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 11 (pdf) (856.21 KB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 12 (pdf) (706.06 KB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 13 (pdf) (1.28 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 14 (pdf) (586.75 KB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 15 (pdf) (646.97 KB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 16 (pdf) (4.98 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 17 (pdf) (794.32 KB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 18 (pdf) (107.43 KB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 19 (pdf) (761.57 KB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Glossary (pdf) (139.1 KB)
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