Comprehensive Chemical Exposure Framework

Title Page

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Literature Review

3.0 Model Framework

4.0 Scenarios
4.1 Life Stages
4.2 Scenario 1
    Model Flow Diagram 1
4.3 Scenario 2
    Model Flow Diagram 2
4.4 Scenario 3
    Model Flow Diagram 3
4.5 Scenario 4
    Model Flow Diagram 4
4.6 Process Flow
4.7 Gap Analysis

5.0 Qualitative Analysis

6.0Recommendations

7.0 References

Appendix A


Figure 4.5.3  CCEF Model Flow Diagram Scenario 4

Diagram Legend
Solid boxes Models with known codes available
Dashed boxes Models with codes not available
Ovals Input/output files with specific data specifications
Cylinders Model-Specific databases
Arrows Indicates the flow of the data
PBPK Physiologically-based Pharmacokinetics
PBPD Physiologically-based Pharmacodynamics

  • WPEM was developed for latex or alkyd paint.
  • IAQX can be used for the solution on wood ceiling strips, since it is for emissions from building materials, including dry sources.
  • One possible source of models to use for mainstream smoking is from the external review article http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/1999/Suppl-2/375-381ott/abstract.html for smoking release.
  • Indoor air transport modeling (VOC emission) can be handled by many models, we selected CONTAM for this case, because it can handle aerosols, but at least 4 other models identified in the literature review could be used. Some of the transport models are planning to add VOC, aerosol, and particle deposition components and in some cases separate models could handle deposition to product surface concentrations.
  • PROMISE and THERdbASE are used to estimate human activity patterns and exposure doses. We would prefer to use LifeLine, Cares and other multi-route, multi-source models but it is difficult to integrate them because they proprietary and much of the needed information is not readily available.
  • DEPM includes information on food intake for estimating dietary exposure
  • CHAD is a master database that provides information on human activity
  • EPA’s Exposure Factors Handbook for adults will be used accordingly.
  • Note that there is a PBPK or PBPD model for each of the three chemicals of concern developed specifically for an adult male.
  • Data gap: There are no current models incorporating the effects of cigarette smoking on PBPK model parameters.
  • It should also be noted that interactions and competing causes of action can also be incorporated in the PBPK and Mode of Action models depending on available information
  • LifeLine, CARES, and other lifestyle aggregate codes will overlay onto the PBPK and Mode of Action models.