Dermal uptake of solvents from the vapour phase: an experimental study in humans

摘要

The control of exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace has traditionally focuse on uptake via the inhalation route. Control of skin uptake has generally been considered for solids and liquid but the potential for uptake from vapours and gases has received relatively little attention. The current work was undertaken to established a methodology to study the dermal uptake from vapours and to provide new and comparative information on a range of substance vapours. Groups of human volunteers were exposed to a small range of substances either 'whole body' or Via the skin only.