RDI (Real Daily Intake)

Indicator of the actual amount of active substance to which a person is exposed over a normal working day.

Definition and relationship with ADI

Reduction through containment

Distinction: RDI vs. OEL

01 Definition and relationship with ADI

The RDI is a measure of the actual amount of active ingredient to which a person is exposed over a normal working day. For certain substances, the RDI must not exceed a specific upper limit in order not to endanger human health. This upper limit is referred to as the ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake).

02 Reduction through containment

By using suitable containment packaging materials, the RDI can be specifically reduced to a minimum. In addition to a high level of product protection, containment packaging materials are especially characterised by a high level of personal protection.

03 Distinction: RDI vs. OEL

While the OEL specifies the maximum permissible concentration in the air we breathe, the RDI describes the actual amount of active substance absorbed via all exposure pathways (inhalation, skin contact, ingestion). The RDI is therefore a more comprehensive measure for assessing actual exposure in the workplace.

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