Dermal absorption of pesticides - evaluation of variability and prevention

Contents

Preface

Sammendrag

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Human skin structure and function

3 Skin penetration

4 Methods to study dermal penetration

5 Biological factors influencing skin absorption

6 Pesticides

7 Effect of solubility and molecular size on skin penetration

8 Effects of detergents on skin integrity and penetration

9 Concomitant exposure to pesticides and detergents

10 Penetration of pesticides through slightly damaged skin

11 Skin wash and temporary skin deposition

12 Prevention of dermal absorption

13 Conclusions and perspectives

Reference list

 



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