Dermal (percutaneous skin) absorption is a global term that
describes the transport of chemicals from the outer surface of the
skin both into the skin and into the systemic circulation. Dermal
absorption can occur from occupational environmental or consumer
skin exposure to chemicals cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
This new volume in the Environmental Health Criteria Series
presents an overview of dermal absorption and its consideration in
the risk assessment of chemicals. It describes the methods
available to assess dermal absorption the significance of skin as a
route of exposure and the interpretation of results of dermal
absorption studies for risk assessment. In addition it presents and
discusses current topics of interest in the field of dermal
absorption. This book will be useful to biology and toxicology
scientists and researchers as well as to regulatory authorities and
the chemical industry.
General
Imprint: |
World Health Organization
|
Country of origin: |
Switzerland |
Series: |
Environmental Health Criteria, No. 235 |
Release date: |
October 2006 |
First published: |
December 2006 |
Authors: |
Ipcs
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
220 |
ISBN-13: |
978-92-4-157235-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
General issues >
Public health & preventive medicine >
General
|
LSN: |
92-4-157235-3 |
Barcode: |
9789241572354 |
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