• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.173-184
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• 2006

From the harmfulness expectation test conducted through a toxicity anticipation program, methylcyclohexane turned out to be harmful and simulative, but no carcinogenicity was anticipated. In a four-hour acute inhalation toxicity test, the result showed that lethal concentration ($LC_{50}$) was 3,750 ppm (15,054 mg/L), which was identified as a harmful substance on the basis of the harmful substance classification standard $2 of the Industrial safety and health law. methylcyclohexane fell under the category $4(2,500 substance from the GHS standard acute toxicity harmfulness classification. Also, from subchronic inhalation toxicity test that included 6 hours a day, five days a week, and for 13 weeks, we could observe weight, activity, long term weight, blood and blood biochemical influence from the exposure of test substance. No-observed effect level (NOEL) was determined below $100{\sim}400ppm$ inboth male and female. This material falls under the Category 2 ($50{\sim}250ppm/6hours/90days$) in the GHS (Globally Harmonized System) standard trace long-term whole body toxicity repeated exposure, and can be classified as a harmful substance in accordance with the Industrial Safety and Health Law harmful substance standard $NOEL{\leq}0.5mg/L/6hr/90day$ (rat).

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.146-151
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• 2014

Objectives: Chrysotile is mineralogically distinct from amphiboles, displaying a notably different chemical structure. The thin sheets that form chrysotile fiber lead to the ability of the lung/macrophage system to decompose the chrysotile fibers. This study was performed in order to compare the physicochemical characteristics of Korean asbestos with those of Canadian amphiboles. Materials: An acid solubility test for each test substance was done to compare pH 4.5 and pH 1.2 distilled water. Asbestos fibers which had been placed in acid solutions for five days, five weeks and weeks were analyzed with a transmission electron microscope equipped with an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (TEM-EDS). Results: The composition element (Mg) of Korean chrysotile, Korean anthophyllite and Canadian amosite significantly decreased from 5 days and also decreased significantly after 5 weeks and 10 weeks. Only the composition (Mg) of Canadian crocidolite did not change under any conditions. From 5 days, the Mg of Korean chrysotile, Korean anthophyllite and Canadian amosite were significantly lower than before the acid treatment, but there were no changes over time or by the pH of the acid solutions. Particularly after 10 weeks, the composition (Mg) of Korean chrysotile in the pH 1.2 acid solution showed a rapid reduction of 15.86%. Conclusions: Korean chrysotile was very weak in an acid environment, beginning to show significant changes after 5 days. The Mg component rapidly decreased after 10 weeks in the pH 1.2 acid solution.

• 분석과학
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.115-124
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• 2020

마킹펜류는 어린이제품법의 안전확인으로 관리되는 학용품 품목으로서, 폼알데하이드 함유량에 대한 안전기준은 20 mg/kg이다. 시중에 유통되는 마킹펜 9 종을 현행 시험법인 백포 필기 후 증류수 추출액을 UV/Vis 흡광광도계로 분석(이하 Nash-UV/Vis 방법)한 결과 폼알데하이드가 검출되지 않았고 수성 잉크와 같이 항시 추출액이 유색을 띠는 경우 거짓 양성 결과를 보였다. 반면, 잉크를 직접 초음파를 이용하여 용해한 증류수 액을 DNPH 유도체화 한 후 HPLC/DAD로 분석(이하 DNPH-HPLC/DAD 방법)한 결과, 최소 3.2 mg/kg ~ 최고 93.2 mg/kg이었고, 3 종 제품이 안전기준 20 mg/kg을 초과하였다. 따라서, 추출과정이 빠르고 용이하도록 잉크를 직접 증류수에 용해한 후 DNPH-HPLC/DAD 분석 방법으로 잉크 내 폼알데하이드 안전기준 20 mg/kg 이하 여부를 판단할 수 있도록 제안하고자 하며, 이 방법은 Nash-UV/Vis 방법의 검출한계 및 색상 물질 추출 시의 거짓 양성 결과의 한계를 극복할 수 있다. 형광펜, 보드마카, 물백묵, 페인트마카의 잉크 매트릭스를 사용하여 20 mg/kg 및 40 mg/kg의 범위에서 스파이킹 방법으로 산출한 DNPH-HPLC/DAD 분석방법의 정확도 및 정밀도는 각각 90.1 ~ 105.4 % 및 0.6 ~ 3.3 %이다.

• 농약과학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.359-362
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• 2013

본 연구는 우리나라 과수에서 사용되는 살균제인 picoxystrobin의 지렁이에 대한 독성 및 위해성 평가를 위하여 수행되었다. Picoxystrobin 원제(99.3%)의 지렁이에 대한 급성독성($LC_{50}$)은 10.93 mg/kg이었으며, 액상수화제(25%)도 원제와 유사한 8-16 mg/kg을 나타내었다. 이러한 독성값은 현재 우리나라의 등록농약에 대한 지렁이 평가기준에는 문제가 없는 수치이나, 실제 약제살포 후 강우를 예상한 모의시험에서 시험개시 24시간 내에 모든 지렁이가 치사하는 양상을 보였다. 이러한 결과는 약제의 특성과 살포 이후 강우를 고려한 위해성 평가의 필요성을 보여주고 있다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.343-354
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• 2018

Aluminum oxide nanoparticles ($Al_2O_3$ NPs) are among the most widely used nanomaterials; however, relatively little information about their risk identification and assessment is available. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the potential toxicity of $Al_2O_3$ NPs following repeated inhalation exposure in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Rats were exposed to $Al_2O_3$ NPs for 28 days (5 days/week) at doses of 0, 0.2, 1, and $5mg/m^3$ using a nose-only inhalation system. During the experimental period, we evaluated the clinical signs, body weight change, hematological and serum biochemical parameters, necropsy findings, organ weight, and histopathology findings. Additionally, we analyzed the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), including differential leukocyte counts, and aluminum contents in the major organs and blood. Aluminum contents were the highest in lung tissues and showed a dose-dependent relationship in the exposure group. Histopathology showed alveolar macrophage accumulation in the lungs of rats in the $5mg/m^3$ group during exposure and recovery. These changes tended to increase at the end of the recovery period. In the BALF analysis, total cell and neutrophil counts and lactate dehydrogenase, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, and interleukin-6 levels significantly increased in the 1 and $5mg/m^3$ groups during exposure. Under the present experimental conditions, we suggested that the no-observed-adverse-effect level of $Al_2O_3$ NPs in male rats was $1mg/m^3$, and the target organ was the lung.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.21-26
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• 1986

Gas sensing materials for detecting inflammable gas such as alcohol, propane, acetic acid, carbon monoxide, hydrogen were developed by utiliting $MgO-Cr_2O_3-TiO_2$ system. Between 30$0^{\circ}C$ and 50$0^{\circ}C$, reversible chemisorption becomes dominant and the electrical canduction of P-type semiconductive with the gas chemisorption. The ceramic sensor exhibits a high sensitivity to particular reducing gas such as alcohol, whereas propane and butane have little effect on the resistivity. The time response of adsorption is estimated to be about 20 sec. On the other hand, the desorption process, which corresponds to oxidation due to oxygen adsorption, take more than 60 sec. Thus the ceramic sensor can be used as a alcohol sensor in an ambient aunosphere. As the oxygen concentration is increased from 0.1 to 10 precent($10^3-10^6ppm$), the resistance decreases rapidly but stabilizes at higher concentration.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.415-421
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• 1999

The flavin-containing monooxygenases (FMOs) (EC 1.14. 13.8) are NADPH-dependent flavoenzymes that catalyze oxidation of soft nucleophilic heteroatom centers in a range of structurally diverse compounds including foods, drugs, pesticides, and other xenobiotics. In humans, FMOl appears to be the predominant form expressed in human fetal liver. cDNA-expressed human FMO and human liver microsomal FMO have been observed to N- and S-oxy-genate nucleophilic nitrogen- and sulfur-containing drugs and chemicals, respectively. In the present study, FMOl can be expressed in the baculovirus expression vector system at level of 2.68 nmol FMOl/mg of membrane protein. This isoform was examined for its capacity to metabolize methimazole to its S-oxide using thiocholine assay. Kinetic studies of its S-oxide by recombinant human FMO1 result in Km of 7.66 $\mu$M and Vmax of 17.79 nmol/min/mg protein.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제62권4호
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• pp.355-359
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• 2019

In vivo micronucleus tests were performed to investigate the mutagenic potential of 4-butylaniline and N-butylaniline, which are used in dye intermediates and organic intermediates respectively. Groups of 5 male ICR mice were treated with vehicle or 4-butylaniline for 2 consecutive days by oral gavage at concentrations of 0 (control), 64, 160, 400, and 1000 mg/kg. Statistically significant and dose-dependent increases were found for micronuclei frequencies in male mice (p <0.05). These results suggest that 4-butylaniline can induce genetic effects in the micronuclei of male mouse bone marrow cells. Based on the positive results obtained in cytogenetic analyses of somatic cells in vivo, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Category 2 was assigned. N-butylaniline was administered for 2 consecutive days by oral gavage to male ICR mice at dose of 0 (control), 64, 160, 400, and 800 mg/kg. N-butylaniline tested negative for micronuclei induction in mice, although N-butylaniline was associated with micronucleus induction at the highest dose. Based on the negative results obtained for cytogenetic analyses of somatic cells in vivo, "Not Classified" was assigned.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.136-142
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• 2011

Al alloys have been used widely for commercial and military ships in most ocean countries since mid-1950s, and the value as light metal with high mechanical strength has been proven. As the safety and fuel efficiency of Al ships have improved, she can carry more freight, sail faster and travel longer distances. Furthermore, in the shipbuilding industry, Al alloys are applied as structural materials for ships to various areas including the deck of luxurious cruises, battleships and leisure ships. In addition, Al alloys are being spotlighted as environmental-friendly material as they can be recycled even after end of lifespan. However, Al alloys for ships must be carefully selected after considering corrosion resistance, endurance, strength, and weldability in sea water environment. Al alloys to satisfy these conditions are used widely include 5000 series Al-Mg alloy and 6000 series Al-Mg-Si alloy. Thus, this study selected and evaluated the cavitation characteristics of the 5000 series Al alloys that are used in hulls that directly contact seawater and the 6000 Al alloys that are used in the upper structures of ships. Results of cavitation test with time, weightloss and cavitation rate of 5456-H116 showed the smallest damage among 5052-O, 5456-H116 and 6061-T6.

• 한국버섯학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.380-386
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• 2020

전국 12개 지역에서 수집된 표고 768건, 표고배지 143건의 시료를 대상으로 다종다성분 320종 및 단성분 mepiquat chloride에 대해 분석한 결과, 표고 4건, 표고배지 3건으로 총 7건에서 잔류농약이 검출되었으며, 검출된 성분은 carbendazim, diflubenzuron, fluopyram, dinotefuran 이었다. 본 연구에서는 표고 3건, 배지 1건으로 총 4건의 시료에서 carbendazim이 검출되었으나 각각의 검출량은 0.056 mg/kg, 0.17 mg/kg, 0.043 mg/kg, 0.09 mg/kg으로 MRL인 0.7 mg/kg에 비해 소량으로 나타났다. Fluopyram은 0.068 mg/kg, dinotefuran은 0.06 mg/kg으로 모두 배지에서 각각 1건씩 검출되었다. 식물생장조절제로 사용되는 mepiquat chloride는 본 연구에서는 검출되지 않았다. 전체 수집표고 중 소수의 시료에서 잔류농약이 검출되었나, 등록되지 않은 농약은 PLS에 의하면 0.01 ppm이 최대허용치로 구분되어 있어, 후속 연구를 통하여 표고를 비롯한 버섯류의 안전성의 기준 작성에 필수적인 자료를 확보하고자 한다.