Phenoxyethanol absorption by polyvinyl chloride.
Phenoxyethanol was found to be absorbed by polyvinyl chloride administration sets during continuous irrigation therapy. Depending upon the conditions of administration up to 20% loss of potency could occur. Absorption of the drug by the rigid plastic luer-lock fitting of the set caused softening and decreased rigidity of the plastic.
D000042:Absorption; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D005026:Ethylene Glycols / Q000032:analysis*; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride / Q000032:analysis*; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000032:analysis*; D013997:Time Factors
D005026:Ethylene Glycols; D011145:Polyvinyls; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride; C005398:phenoxyethanol