Re: DAC Values and Chemical Toxicity

[William V Lipton <liptonw@dteenergy.com>]

Although the 10CFR20, Appendix B values are based on radiological considerations,
footnote 3 of Appendix B adds that for uranium with less than 5% enrichment, the
chemical toxicity may be the limiting factor.

The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.

Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com


Rodney Bauman wrote:

> No ALI/DAC values are based on chemical toxicity!  Referring to ICRP 30, Section
> 9.6:
>
> "The values of ALI given in this report and in the collected dosimetric data
> given in the Supplement relate solely to limitations on the radiation doses
> received by organs and tissues of the body and not to chemical toxicity."
>
> This includes the isotopes of plutonium.
>
> Rodney Bauman, CHP, RRPT
> rodney_bauman@wssarp-host.wssarp.com
>
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