title: Accidental death caused by the absorption of 2,4-dichlorophenol through the skin.
abstract: A case involving an accidental fatality resulting from skin absorption of 2,4-dichlorophenol in a factory is presented. The compound was quantified using gas chromatography after separation on a SP-1240 DA column and detection with flame ionization. Confirmation was obtained with mass spectrometry. Blood concentration was 24.3 mg/l. Other drugs, including ethanol, were not detected.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kintz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tracqui
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mangin
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D002733:Chlorophenols / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D007220:Industrial Waste; D008297:Male; D012869:Skin Absorption
chemical_list: D002733:Chlorophenols; D007220:Industrial Waste; C004762:2,4-dichlorophenol