Radium-226
CAS Number
7440-14-4Synonym
Radium isotope
Occurrence/Use
Naturally occurring product of uranium decay. Former component of cosmetic and medical products.
| Latest Criteria: |
California Public Health Goals
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Water
| Health Risk Category: |
Carcinogenicity
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| Public Health Goal (mg/L): |
0.05 pCi/L
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| Public Health Goal - Download: | |
| Cancer Risk at PHG: |
0.000001
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| MCL value (mg/L): |
5 pCi/L
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| Cancer Risk at MCL: |
0.0001
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| Last PHG Revision : |
2006
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| California PHG Comments: |
MCL reflects combined radium-226 and radium-228.
OEHHA 2013. Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports |
