| Example of dermal dosimeter
calculations for a pesticide applicator. |
A
Dosimeter
Location |
B
Chemical
mass
(µg) |
C
Dosimeter
Area
(cm2) |
D
Anatomic
Area
(cm2) |
E
Dose
Density
(µg/cm2/hr) |
F
Total
Dose
(mg) |
G
Dose
Rate
(mg/hr) |
H
Equivalent
Dose of Dust
(mg) |
| Head |
19.2 |
56 |
1300 |
.215 |
1.59 |
.319 |
1.32 |
| Chest |
2.38 |
28 |
2190 |
.017 |
.185 |
.037 |
.154 |
| Back |
1.40 |
28 |
2190 |
.010 |
.135 |
.027 |
.112 |
| Upper Leg |
34.4 |
56 |
3460 |
.123 |
2.36 |
4.73 |
1.97 |
| Lower Leg |
4.20 |
56 |
2600 |
.015 |
.290 |
.058 |
.242 |
| Upper Arm |
12.9 |
56 |
1860 |
.046 |
.495 |
.099 |
.412 |
| Lower Arm |
44.5 |
56 |
1290 |
.159 |
1.55 |
.310 |
1.29 |
| Hand |
126. |
2150 |
2150 |
11.6 |
126. |
25.2 |
105. |
| Totals |
|
|
|
|
132.6 |
25.31 |
110.4 |
| Source: Adapted from data reported for spray applicator dermal
doses to a 0.12% AI aqueous mixture of captafol for 5 hours. (8)
OSHA |
NTP: Suspect Human Carcinogen
SYMPTOM(s): Eye, nose, throat irritation; headaches; nausea; clonic convulsions;
respiratory difficulty; cyanosis; aplastic anemia; skin irritation; muscle
spasms; In animals: liver, kidney damage
HEALTH EFFECTS: Cumulative CNS effects (HE7); Cumulative liver damage (HE3)
Mutagen/Suspect Carcinogen (HE2)
ORGAN: Eyes, CNS, blood, liver, kidneys, skin
OSHA
Chemical Sampling Information Lindane
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