Potency Factor definition

Potency Factor means the plausible upper-bound estimate of the probability of a response (cancer) per unit intake of chemical over a lifetime. Also referred to as Slope Factor.

Examples of Potency Factor in a sentence

  • For carcinogens, the concentrations of toxic substances shall not result in unacceptable health risks and shall be based on a Carcinogenic Potency Factor (CPF).

  • For carcinogens, the concentrations of toxic substances will not result in unacceptable health risk and will be based on a Cancer Potency Factor (CPF).

  • While a Potency Factor has not yet been developed for the substances found in this worksheet, the amount of each substance utilized, or found on a final product, should still be recorded.

  • For chloroform, a numerical groundwater limitation of 1.1 ug/L, based on the Cal/EPA Cancer Potency Factor, is appropriate to apply the narrative Toxicity objective to protect the municipal and domestic beneficial use of groundwater.

  • Attorney Gale stated that that was correct and in fact, the line was drawn as suggested by the Board with R.W. Auto having 58 feet of frontage.

  • For carcinogens, the concentrations of toxic substances will not result in unacceptable health risk and will be based on a Carcinogenic Potency Factor (CPF).

  • This Sublease is subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Master Lease in Exhibit "A", except as specifically set forth herein, and Sublessee shall assume and perform the obligations of Sublessor as leasee under the Master Lease to the extent such terms and conditions are applicable to the Premises subleased pursuant to this Sublease.

  • The U.S. EPA has selected the Relative Potency Factor (RPF) method to conduct hazard and dose-response assessments.

  • Cancer risks were evaluated using the inhalation Cancer Potency Factor published by the OEHHA.

  • Table II-3 Cancer potency weighted toxic air contaminant emissions from significant off-site stationary sources surrounding BNSF Richmond Railyard Toxic Air ContaminantCancer Potency Factor Weighted FactorEstimated Emissions (tons/year) ARB staff also estimated the potential cancer risk levels contributed by the use of gasoline in the region of San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin based on 2005 emission inventory, including 1,3-butadiene, benzene, formaldehyde, and acetaldehyde.

Related to Potency Factor

  • Weighting factor wT for an organ or tissue (T) means the proportion of the risk of stochastic effects resulting from irradiation of that organ or tissue to the total risk of stochastic effects when the whole body is irradiated uniformly. For calculating the effective dose equivalent, the values of wT are:

  • Capacity factor means the ratio of the average load on a machine or equipment for the period of time considered to the capacity rating of the machine or equipment.

  • Adjustment Factor means, with respect to a share of the Fund (or one unit of any other security for which a Fund Closing Price must be determined), 1.0, subject to adjustment in the event of certain events affecting the shares of the Fund. See “—Anti-dilution Adjustments Relating to the Fund; Alternate Calculation —Anti-dilution Adjustments” below.

  • Quality factor (Q) means the modifying factor, listed in Tables I and II of 38.4(4), that is used to derive dose equivalent from absorbed dose.

  • Loss Factor means the scaling factor determined in accordance with clause 7 and applied by the reconciliation manager to volumes of electricity measured or estimated in respect of ICPs on the Network, in order to reflect the impact of the ICP on Losses within the Network;

  • Fit factor means a quantitative estimate of the fit of a particular respirator to a specific individual, and typically estimates the ratio of the concentration of a substance in ambient air to its concentration inside the respirator when worn.

  • Final Index Level : means the Closing Level of the FTSE 100 Index on the Investment End Date.

  • Interest Factor means monthly compounding, discounting or annuitizing, as applicable, at a rate set forth in Exhibit A.

  • Leverage Factor means the leverage factor in respect of a Series of ETP Securities as specified in the relevant Final Terms.

  • Performance Factor means any matter that could or will significantly affect a party’s ability to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement;