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Dermal Toxicity

Definition

• Dermal toxicity is the ability of a substance to poison people or animals by contact with the skin.

Additional Info

See these enties for more information on skin exposure to toxic or corrosive materials:
• Cutaneous
• Corrosive
• Dermal

MSDS Relevance

Toxic materials absorb through the skin to various degrees depending on their chemical composition and whether they are dissolved in a solvent.

Always wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and aprons when working with a toxic (or nontoxic) substance that can be absorbed through the skin.

Further Reading Dermal Exposure at OSHA explains how to prevent skin exposure to chemicals in the workplace. Glove selection and usage at the University of California, San Diego. Includes info about latex allergies and more. The U.S. CDC's NIOSH has a web site devoted to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and includes topics such as Skin Exposures and Effects as well as Recommendations for Chemical Protective Clothing. Skin Anatomy from Gray's Anatomy. Dermal Absorption, EHC 325, an extensively detailed document developed by the WHO, ILO and UN. The 3 Skin Layers: epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous fat at Procter & Gamble. The Annals of Emergency Medicine discusses Clinical Policy for the Initial Approach to Patients Presenting With Acute Toxic Ingestion or Dermal or Inhalation Exposure in Volume 33, Number 6, June 1999 (subscription required). See also: cutaneous, dermal, dermatitis, PPE, vesicant. Additional definitions from Google and OneLook.

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