MAK values (Maximum Concentrations at the Workplace) and BAT values (Biological Tolerance Values) promote the protection of health at the workplace. They are an effective indicator for the toxic potential of chemical compounds. This booklet contains a list of scientifically recommended threshold limit values for about 600 chemical compounds. Carcinogens, germ cell mutagens, embryotoxicants, sensitizing substances and those bearing a risk to pregnancy are treated separately. The evaluations are revised annually by a commission of experts. 1995 31 substances have been reevaluated and 16 substances have been added.
The report is commendable reading for toxicologists, chemists, industrial physicians and in a wider sense for all involved in the establishment of health and safety regulations.
The report is commendable reading for toxicologists, chemists, industrial physicians and in a wider sense for all involved in the establishment of health and safety regulations.
