Percutaneous absorption and exposure assessment of pesticides.
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.
Ngo
Mai A
MA
Department of Pesticide Regulation, California Environmental Protection Agency, California 95812, USA. mngo@cdpr.ca.gov
O'Malley
Michael
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Maibach
Howard I
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D000818:Animals; D010575:Pesticides / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000494:pharmacology; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism*; D012869:Skin Absorption / Q000502:physiology*
D010575:Pesticides