Handwipe sampling and analysis procedure for the measurement of dermal contact with pesticides

Geno, PW; Camann, DE; Harding, HJ; Villalobos, K; Lewis, RG

HERO ID

1060461

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1996

Language

English

PMID

8579382

HERO ID 1060461
In Press No
Year 1996
Title Handwipe sampling and analysis procedure for the measurement of dermal contact with pesticides
Authors Geno, PW; Camann, DE; Harding, HJ; Villalobos, K; Lewis, RG
Journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
Volume 30
Issue 1
Page Numbers 132-138
Abstract A handwipe sampling and analysis procedure was developed for the measurement of dermal contact to pesticides. This procedure utilizes cellulose dressing sponges wetted with 2-propanol. A two-step wiping procedure is described that ensures that the entire hand is sampled. Removal efficiency experiments show that dry residues of the pesticides chlorpyrifos and pyrethrin I are quantitatively removed from hands immediately following contact. Results suggest that the procedure may remove pesticide residues that are deeply embedded in the skin and not removed by soap-and-water washing. Extraction efficiency studies for 29 other pesticides show that the proposed extraction method may be applicable for a wide range of pesticides including phenoxy-acid herbicides. Field testing of the procedure indicates that it is easily implemented by sampling personnel and readily accepted by children.
Doi 10.1007/BF00211339
Pmid 8579382
Wosid WOS:A1996TH79300018
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Language Text English