Penetration of protective gloves as a route of intake for tritiated water and 125I-labelled sodium iodide solution.
Measurements have been made of the rate at which tritiated water and 125I-labelled sodium iodide solution penetrate various types of protective gloves, both isotopes being in common use in this form in universities and similar establishments. Diffusion coefficients relating to the glove materials are also determined. The health physics aspects are discussed and it is concluded that intakes by workers through intact gloves are not likely to be of major significance and can easily be minimised by the correct use and choice of glove.
D003020:Clothing; D004058:Diffusion; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006283:Health Physics; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000378:metabolism*; D011482:Protective Devices; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000592:standards; D012974:Sodium Iodide / Q000378:metabolism; D014316:Tritium / Q000378:metabolism*; D014867:Water / Q000378:metabolism
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D014867:Water; D014316:Tritium; D012974:Sodium Iodide