Essays about: "dermal exposure"
Found 4 essays containing the words dermal exposure.
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1. Biomonitoring of soil remediation workers´ exposure to polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) – method development and characterisation of PACs in blood
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknikAbstract : For a long period of time, it has been common to use creosote for impregnation of railroad ties. Creosote consists of 85% polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), of which some are carcinogenic and/or mutagenic. READ MORE
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2. Developing a model for risk assessment of arsenic exposure in agricultural regions of Europe
University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och miljöteknikAbstract : Arsenic (As) exposure is a cause of growing global concern. Exposure to As leads to various problems and can be fatal as well. Exposure to arsenic can be due to contact with various components of the environment that are contaminated by As. READ MORE
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3. Characterization of soil remediation workers’ dermal exposure to polycyclic aromatic compounds
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknikAbstract : Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are organic compounds that are composed by at least two aromatic rings. PAHs can be found in coal and petroleum, but can also be formed from incomplete combustion of for example fossil fuels, tobacco, wood and when smoking food. READ MORE
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4. Phthalate metabolite concentrations in urine samples from Swedish pet dogs
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Phthalates are chemicals used as plasticizers and can be found in a number of different consumer products. Phthalates may leak from these products into the environment, and hereby humans and animals may be exposed to phthalates through oral intake, dermal exposure and inhalation. READ MORE