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http://dx.doi.org/10.12925/jkocs.2013.30.1.116

Characteristics of Percutaneous Absorption of Glycol ethers  

Lee, Han-Seob (Department of Environmental Sciences, Yong-In University)
Choi, Sung-Boo (Department of Environmental Sciences, Yong-In University)
Kim, Nac-Joo (Department of Fine Chemistry, Seoul National University OF Science and Technology)
Keun, Jang-Hyoun (SuJi High School)
Hwang, Hyun-Suk (Department of Environmental Sciences, Yong-In University)
Baek, Jung-Hun (Department of Environmental Sciences, Yong-In University)
Choi, Jin-Ho (Department of Environmental Sciences, Yong-In University)
Lee, Ho-Joon (Department of Environmental Sciences, Yong-In University)
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Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology / v.30, no.1, 2013 , pp. 116-126 More about this Journal
Abstract
Glycol ethers are a group of solvents based on alkyl ethers of ethylene glycol commonly used in paints. These solvents typically have a higher boiling point, together with the favorable solvent properties of lower-molecular weight ethers and alcohols. The word "Glycol ethers" was registered as a United States trademark by Union Carbide Corp. Typically, glycol ethers are found in pharmaceuticals, sunscreens, cosmetics, inks, dyes and water based paints. On the other hand, glycol ethers are used in degreasers, cleaners, aerosol paints and adhesives. Most glycol ethers are relatively water soluble, biodegradable and only a few are considered toxic. Therefore, they are unlikely to pose an adverse risk to the environment. Recent study suggests that occupational exposure to glycol ethers is related to low motile sperm count in men, but the finding has been disputed by others. In this study, skin permeation of 3 types glycol ethers were studied in vitro using matrix such as solvent and detergent. The absorption of glycol ethers[methyl glycol ethers(MC), ethyl glycol ethers(EC) and butyl glycol ethers(BC)] has been measured in vitro through rat skin. Epidermal membranes were set up in Franz diffusion cells and their permeability to PBS measured to establish the integrity of the skin before the glycol ethers were applied to the epidermal surface. Absorption rates for each glycol ethers were determined and permeability assessment made to quantify any irreversible alterations in barrier function due to contact with the esters. Types of glycol ethers in vitro experimental results on MC> EC> BC quickly appeared in the following order: skin permeation was beneficial to the skin permeation small molecular weight, the difference in chemical structure, such as hydrophilic, because with the partition coefficient and solubility mechanisms and passive diffusion to increase the speed at which transmission is considered.
Keywords
glycol ehters; percutaneous absorption; permeation rate; in vitro; surfactant;
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