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Inhalation Toxicity of Vanadium

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This section presents an overview of the toxicology of vanadium and inorganic vanadium compounds following inhalation. The well known respiratory effects associated with inhalation of vanadium compounds are the main focus, since they have been found to be the most sensitive endpoint following exposure to vanadium compounds in a number of occupational settings. We will also take a brief look at the possible mechanisms underlying these respiratory effects and how health standard-setting bodies have interpreted the current dataset in relation to human health risk assessment and setting of occupational and general population standards.

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    Leonard Stephen Levy

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Assem, F.L., Levy, L.S. (2012). Inhalation Toxicity of Vanadium. In: Michibata, H. (eds) Vanadium. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0913-3_10

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