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Toddler Exposure Model (1-3 Years)

Direct Mouthing of Plastic Toys & Soil/Dust Ingestion

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EDI_toddler = [ (IR_dust × C_dust) + (ER_toy × Hrs_mouthing) ] × Modifiers / BW
Calculates intake from house dust and toy leaching. Modifiers account for particle size. Final dose is normalized by Body Weight.
1. Toddler Biometrics

Body Weight (BW) [kg]

Source: [WHO Child Growth Standards]

Normalization Metric

Source: [Standard RA Practice vs. Particle-Specific]

Using Body Weight is standard but may be less relevant for particle toxicology. 'None' provides the absolute particle flux.

2. Direct Dust/Soil Ingestion

Dust Ingestion Rate (IR_dust) [mg/day]

Source: [EPA ExpoBox - General Population]

Dust Concentration (C_dust) [p/mg]

Source: [Zhang et al. 2021]
3. Plastic Toy Mouthing

Toy Emission Rate (ER_toy) [p/hr]

Source: [Plastic Leaching Estimation]

Mouthing Duration (Hrs_mouthing) [hr/day]

Source: [Xue et al. 2007 - Mouthing Data]
4. Hazard Characterization

Note: Defaults are set for a high-concern scenario (mouthing of high-priority polymer toys). Adjust the Polymer Toxicity score for safer toy materials.

Polymer & Chemical Profile

Source: [Lithner et al. 2011]

Morphology & Size

Source: [Vethaak & Legler 2021]
5. Risk Matrix Options

Exposure Thresholds

Source: [User Defined]