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Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 5

UPDATE: EPA released an update to Chapter 5 in October 2017, that document is included below.

Exposure Factors Handbook: 2011 Edition. The Exposure Factors Handbook provides information on various physiological and behavioral factors commonly used in assessing exposure to environmental chemicals.

Cover of the 2011 Edition of the EPA Exposure Factors Handbook.
Click to learn more about the full 2011 Edition Handbook and recent updates.

  • Learn more about the 2017 update to Chapter 5.
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 5 Update 2017 (pdf) (2.13 MB)
  • Exposure Factors Handbook Chapter 5 (pdf) (1.16 MB)
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