title: Percutaneous absorption and exposure assessment of pesticides.
abstract: Dermal exposure to a diverse range of chemicals may result from various uses. In order to assess exposure and estimate potential risks, accurate quantitative data on absorption are required. Various factors will influence the final results and interpretations of studies designed to assess the ability of compounds to penetrate the skin. This overview will discuss skin penetration by pesticides, emphasizing key parameters to be considered from the perspective of exposure assessment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pesticide Regulation, California Environmental Protection Agency, California 95812, USA. mngo@cdpr.ca.gov
authors.forename: Mai A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ngo
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: O'Malley
authors.forename: Howard I
authors.initials: HI
authors.lastname: Maibach
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D010575:Pesticides / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000494:pharmacology; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism*; D012869:Skin Absorption / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D010575:Pesticides