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Practical Use of Tissue Biosensor for Safety Test of Marine Organism and Monitoring of Public Health and Environment (해양 유독생물의 독성 검사와 보건환경 모니터링을 위한 조건센서의 활용)

  • 천병수;유종수;유진형;도변탈생
    • KSBB Journal
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 1999
  • It confirmed the facilitated diffusion of $Na^+$ of frog bladder membrane which is a tissue membrane. The mechanism was explained in $Na^+$ channel model and its referred to the $Na^+$ channel obstruction ingredient which was contained in the reference to the $Na^+$ channel obstruction ingredient and son on, e.g., seaweed, shellfish, pufferfish, phytoplankton and chinese drug. Also, it introduces the result which studied from the barrier point of the application of the tissue biosensor to the trade friction on Korea or Japan pufferfish and the marine environment in the one with high dependance. It was possible for the poison quantity of small amount pufferfish toxin (TTX), paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) to be measured and also to measure poison quantity in the cultivation poisonous toxin phytoplankton individual. In future, as for this tissue biosensor, it expects that it is possible to contribute widely until environment watch and also monitoring to the scene.

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Hazard Evaluation of Runaway Reaction in Deboronation Process Using H2O2 in DIET Synthesis of Pharmaceutical Raw Material (의약품 원료 DIET 합성 중 H2O2를 이용한 붕소제거 반응공정에서의 폭주반응 위험성 평가)

  • Kim, Won Sung;Lee, Keun Won
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.49-54
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    • 2018
  • In the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient(API) manufacturing company, since the product is produced by the chemical reaction, fire and explosion are frequently occurred in the process of inputting the raw powder as the chemical reaction stage. There are not many studies on safety measures through analysis of cause of accident in the actual chemical reaction stage. In this study, we investigated the heat flow in the boron removal reaction process to investigate the risk in the chemical reaction stage. The study reaction process was performed by using the reaction calorimeter for the products synthesized at the actual raw material in pharmaceutical factory. The risk was estimated by comparing the maximum temperature of the synthesis reaction, which can generate heat due to the failure of cooling in the actual manufacturing process, and the technical temperature. These results are applied to commercial manufacturing sites and safety measures to control the risk of runaway reaction due to reaction heat are suggested.

Risk Assessment of Drometrizole, a Cosmetic Ingredient used as an Ultraviolet Light Absorber

  • Lee, Jae Kwon;Kim, Kyu-Bong;Lee, Jung Dae;Shin, Chan Young;Kwack, Seung Jun;Lee, Byung-Mu;Lee, Joo Young
    • Toxicological Research
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    • v.35 no.2
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    • pp.119-129
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    • 2019
  • As the use of cosmetics has greatly increased in a daily life, safety issues with cosmetic ingredients have drawn an attention. Drometrizole [2-(2'-hydroxy-5'-methylphenyl)benzotriazole] is categorized as a sunscreen ingredient and is used in cosmetics and non-cosmetics as a UV light absorber. No significant toxicity has been observed in acute oral, inhalation, or dermal toxicity studies. In a 13-week oral toxicity study in beagle dogs, No observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) was determined as 31.75 mg/kg bw/day in males and 34.6 mg/kg bw/day in females, based on increased serum alanine aminotransferase activity. Although drometrizole was negative for skin sensitization in two Magnusson-Kligman maximization tests in guinea pigs, there were two case reports of consumers presenting with allergic contact dermatitis. Drometrizole showed no teratogenicity in reproductive and developmental toxicity studies in which rats and mice were treated for 6 to 15 days of the gestation period. Ames tests showed that drometrizole was not mutagenic. A long-term carcinogenicity study using mice and rats showed no significant carcinogenic effect. A nail product containing 0.03% drometrizole was nonirritating, non-sensitizing and non-photosensitizing in a test with 147 human subjects. For risk assessment, the NOAEL chosen was 31.75 mg/kg bw/day in a 13-week oral toxicity study. Systemic exposure dosages were 0.27228 mg/kg bw/day and 1.90598 mg/kg bw/day for 1% and 7% drometrizole in cosmetics, respectively. Risk characterization studies demonstrated that when cosmetic products contain 1.0% of drometrizole, the margin of safety was greater than 100. Based on the risk assessment data, the MFDS revised the regulatory concentration of drometrizole from 7% to 1% in 2015. Under current regulation, drometrizole is considered to be safe for use in cosmetics. If new toxicological data are obtained in the future, the risk assessment should be carried out to update the appropriate guidelines.

Measurement and Analysis Harmonics Using DSP (DSP를 이용한 고조파 측정 및 분석)

  • Lee, Sang-Ik;Yoo, Jae-Geun;Jeon, Jeong-Chay
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2002.07a
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    • pp.178-180
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    • 2002
  • Limitation countermeasure on harmonics occurred by power conversion installation, motor speed control equipment, and so on of power system is very important problem, and first of all, accuracy harmonics analysis in system is required for appropriate limitation counterplan. Analysis and judgement on power system harmonic by measurement are needed because analysis by mathematical model generally used for these harmonic analysis, if nonlinear ingredient is included in system, is not relatively correct. So, in this paper, system to measure and analyze harmonic by installing it in a power system, using DSP(Digital Signal Processor), is designed and developed. Also, it's performance is verified by installing it in the system that harmonics occurred.

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Development of Measurement System for Harmonic Analysis of Electric Equipment (전기설비의 고조파 분석을 위한 측정 시스템의 개발)

  • Yoo, Jae-Geun;Lee, Sang-Ik;Jeon, Jeong-Chay
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2002.07a
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    • pp.259-261
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    • 2002
  • Recently, according to the spread of semiconductor applied technology like motor speed control contrivance, power conversion installation and so on, harmonic ingredients occurred in switching operation flow into a distribution system and increase voltage distortion of distribution system and bring on obstacles like damage, lowering of capability, false operation and so on of various electrical installation. So, in order to consider a countermeasure to limit occurrence quantity of harmonic source, harmonic interception and others, precision measurement and analysis on voltage, current, power, power factor, the each ingredient of harmonic order, the percentage of total harmonic distortion and so forth are needed. In this paper monitoring system to measure and analyze power quality connected with power harmonics was developed and it's performance is verified by measuring and analyzing three-phase voltage and current of R, S, T in the three-phase and four-wire system using the developed measurement system.

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Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use

  • Jang, Hyun-Jun;Shin, Chan Young;Kim, Kyu-Bong
    • Toxicological Research
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.105-136
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    • 2015
  • Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are products of condensed ethylene oxide and water that can have various derivatives and functions. Since many PEG types are hydrophilic, they are favorably used as penetration enhancers, especially in topical dermatological preparations. PEGs, together with their typically nonionic derivatives, are broadly utilized in cosmetic products as surfactants, emulsifiers, cleansing agents, humectants, and skin conditioners. The compounds studied in this review include PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer, PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, and PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil. Overall, much of the data available in this review are on PEGylated oils (PEG-40 and PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oils), which were recommended as safe for use in cosmetics up to 100% concentration. Currently, PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate and PEGylated oils are considered safe for cosmetic use according to the results of relevant studies. Additionally, PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer should be further studied to ensure its safety as a cosmetic ingredient.

Importance of Dairy and Food Analyses from an Analyst's Point of View (유제품 및 식품 분석 업무의 중요성 (분석학자의 관점))

  • Kwak, Byung-Man
    • Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.38 no.4
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    • pp.237-239
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    • 2020
  • Processes that products we consume that contain dairy foods comprise planning → design → production → quality/suitability assessment → safety verification → launch → distribution → consumption. Analysis of nutrients and potential toxins at each stage in the production process is essential to verify food quality, suitability, and safety. Products display ingredient lists and nutrient content to help consumers choose healthy foods. These products should also be fully assessed for microbes and toxins before reaching consumers. Products require verification through test inspections. However, this step has reduced value from a food manufacturer's viewpoint, because it does not visibly impact real economic trends. The most important first step in determining the quality and suitability of products is the inspection capability of food companies.

A Study on Developing Safety and Health Information Database of Pesticide Ingredients Used in Korea (국내 유통되는 농약 유효성분에 대한 안전보건정보 데이터베이스 구축)

  • Lim, Kyong-Che;Choi, Sang-Jun
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.27-35
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    • 2010
  • In this study, we have developed the database of safety and health information for pesticide active ingredients used in Korea. There were 1,283 pesticide items among which 296 were found to be out of use in current. A total of 349 pesticide ingredients were being used in Korea. The database consists of 32 types of information including chemical characteristics, acute toxicity, chronic toxicity (carcinogenic and reproductive toxicity), specific symptoms by exposure route and first aid. When pesticide ingredients were assessed in terms of key properties such as color, odor, acute toxicity, carcinogenic and reproductive toxicity, they were white, colorless and odorless, in general. When ingredients were classified by category of acute toxicity, 'Non-hazardous' represented 29%, followed by 'Slightly hazardous' at 16%, 'Moderately hazardous' at 14%, 'Highly hazardous' at 5%, and 'Extremely hazardous' at 2%. 85 out of 349, or 24% of ingredients were found to be possibly carcinogenic to human. This database is expected to provide an easy access for farmers, agriculture supervisors, researchers and consumers, and it can ultimately be used as basic data on farmer's safety and health.

The discharge characteristics and ICP-AES analysis of insulators by surface deterioration (애자 표면열화에 의한 방전특성과 ICP-AES 분석)

  • Shong, Kil-Mok;Kim, Young-Seok;Jung, Jin-Soo
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2009.07a
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    • pp.1408_1409
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    • 2009
  • It's described the discharge characteristics and ICP-AES analysis of insulators by surface deterioration in this paper. For the assessment of insulators, there are applied the conductivity of dusts, contact angle measurement of the insulator surfaces and the ingredient analysis in each area. Through the analysis of pollutants attached to insulators inside the tunnel, the cleaning cycle is discussed. As the results, it would be expected to the electrical safety.

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A Study on Safety of Ready-to-eat Compound Foods with a By-products of Meat as the Base (식육부산물을 주재료로한 복합즉석조리식품의 안전성 연구)

  • Song, Sung-Min;Lee, Gil-Bong;Kim, Myeong-Hee;Jeung, Ji-Yeol;Hwang, Won-Mu;Yun, Ga-Ri;Kim, Sun-Hoi;Go, Jong-Myeung;Kim, Yong-Hee
    • Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.82-87
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    • 2007
  • This research was performed to investigate chemical and microbiological hazards of Ready-to-eat(RTE) compound foods which uses the by-product of meat. For this experiment, 51 samples of RTE compound foods in by-product of meat distributed in Incheon from January to December 2006 were tested. The contents of heavy metals in the main ingredient of RTE compound foods were in the range of $0.073{\sim}0.112ppm$ for lead (Pb), $0.006{\sim}0.013ppm$ for cadmium (Cd) and $0.746{\sim}0.978ppb$ for mercury (Hg). The concentrations of residual ABS(alkyl benzene sulfate) in the small intestine which is a main ingredient of Gopchang-casserole were $$0.8ppm{\sim}57.6ppm$ (Ave. 10.3ppm). Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from 11 samples (21.6%) among 51 main ingredients of RTE compound foods. The isolation rates of Salmonella spp. and Clostridium perfringens were 2.0% (1/51) and 5.9% (2/51), respectively. By types of main ingredient, the small intestine was showed the highest isolation rate as 35.3% (12/34), ham and the sausage which are main ingredients of the Budae-pot stew were 25% (2/8) and other meat products were 20% (1/5). Food poisoning bacteria was not found in the blood of pig which is a main ingredient of the Sunji-pot stew. 28.4% (27/95) of sauce included in each RTE compound foods were coliform bacteria positive. Pesticide residues were found in four of 45 vegetables which are the additional ingredient of RTE compound foods. The concentrations of pesticide were chlorothalonil 2.8 ppm, EPN 10.3 ppm, chlorpyrifos 0.4ppm and indoxacarb 0.7ppm. In 33 bean sprout samples, captan and carbendazim were not detected.