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Developing Korean Standard for Nanomaterial Exposure Assessment

  • Lee, Ji-Hyun (Toxicological Research Center, Hoseo University) ;
  • Lee, Jun-Yeob (Toxicological Research Center, Hoseo University) ;
  • Yu, Il-Je (Toxicological Research Center, Hoseo University)
  • Received : 2011.04.08
  • Accepted : 2011.05.04
  • Published : 2011.06.01
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Abstract

Nanotechnology is now applied to many industries, resulting in wide range of nanomaterial-containing products, such as electronic components, cosmetic, medicines, vehicles, and home appliances. Nanoparticles can be released throughout the life cycle of nanoproducts, including the manufacture, consumer use, and disposal, thereby involving workers, consumers, and the environment in potential exposure. However, there is no current consensus on the best sampling method for characterizing manufactured-nanoparticle exposure. Therefore, this report aims to provide a standard method for assessing nanoparticle exposure, including the identification of nanoparticle emission, the assessment of worker exposure, and the evaluation of exposure mitigation actions in nanomaterial-handling workplaces or research institutes.

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