title: Evaluation of knit glove fabrics as barriers to dermal absorption of organophosphorus insecticides using an in vitro test system.
abstract: Cotton and synthetic knit glove fabrics in combination with an in vitro skin model were used to examine the capability of fabric to decrease the dermal absorption of the organophosphorus insecticides azinphos-methyl, paraoxon, and malathion. Capability for inhibition of acetylcholinesterase was determined in samples of media taken from under the skin barrier after the skin model, with or without fabric protection, had been exposed to the test compounds for 4 h. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitions caused by the direct addition of organophosphorus insecticide to the media were also included in the comparison. Results indicated that the skin model system alone had some capability to serve as a barrier to the transfer of organophosphates. Fabric covering used on the test model increased the barrier between insecticide application and resultant acetylcholinesterase inhibition. The all-cotton, 7-cut knit was especially effective in preventing the absorption of azinphos-methyl, as this organophosphorus insecticide had no capability to cause acetylcholinesterase inhibition when this fabric was used to protect the skin model. Knit glove materials of 100% cotton were demonstrated to be effective in preventing the absorption of paraoxon and malathion. These studies indicate that an in vitro model system can be used in combination with fabrics to study the relationship between clothing and skin as barriers to the absorption of organophosphorus insecticides.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clothing and Textiles, College of Human Resources, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
authors.forename: V B
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Keeble
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Correll
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ehrich
mesh_terms: D017575:Gloves, Protective; D003368:Gossypium; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007306:Insecticides / Q000633:toxicity*; D009757:Nylons; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D011091:Polyesters; D012869:Skin Absorption; D013784:Textiles
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides; D009757:Nylons; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D011091:Polyesters