by perchlorate | Sep 1, 2022 | Science
As with most issues in life, health and safety, decisions must be made absent absolute certainty. “Uncertainty” or “safety” factors account for a lack of scientific data or to address possible variability in population sensitivity when deriving...
by perchlorate | Sep 1, 2022 | Perchlorate Basics
Perchlorate is widely used by the military, NASA and the commercial space industry as an ingredient in solid rocket propellant (not “rocket fuel”) and explosives. The large amounts of oxygen in perchlorate make it an optimal oxidizer to help solid rocket...
by perchlorate | Sep 1, 2022 | Perchlorate and Health
In more than 60 years if study, no research has shown perchlorate causes adverse health effects. Theorectically, a sequence of three events would be required for perchlorate to have a potential adverse effect on health, each requiring higher doses. First, perchlorate...
by perchlorate | Sep 1, 2022 | Science
Applying a safety factor to a NOEL is unusual and no precedent has been identified. The NAS Committee acknowledges its recommendation “differs from the traditional approach.” (See page 15) Moreover, the NAS Committee does not provide supporting precedent...
