risk characterisation

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Outcome of hazard identification and risk estimation applied to a specific use of a substance or occurrence of an environmental health hazard.
Note: Risk characterization requires quantitative data on the exposure of organisms or people at risk in the specific situation. The end product is a quantitative statement about the proportion of organisms or people affected in a target population.
Source:
PAC, 2009, 81, 829. (Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)) on page 940 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'risk characterisation' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14999 RIS BibTex EndNote
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