The ERPG-1 is the maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hr without experiencing other than mild transient
adverse health effects or perceiving a clearly defined, objectionable odor.
The ERPG-2 is the maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hr without experiencing or developing irreversible or
other serious health effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action.
The ERPG-3 is the maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hr without experiencing or developing life-threatening
health effects
TEELs should be used only when an AEGL or ERPG is not available for a given chemical.
TEELs are not equivalent to ERPGs or AEGLs; they are approximations of potential values and
are subject to change.
TEEL-1
The maximum airborne concentration [of a toxic gas] below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing other than mild transient
adverse health effects or perceiving a clearly defined, objectionable odor.
TEEL-2
The maximum airborne concentration [of a toxic gas] below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing or developing irreversible or
other serious health effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action.
TEEL-3
The maximum airborne concentration [of a toxic gas] below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to 1 hour without experiencing or developing lifethreatening health effects