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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-9-9
pubmed:abstractText
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a range of passive and reactive barrier cream formulations against the chemical warfare agent sulphur mustard (SM) using an in vitro diffusion cell system containing human skin. In general, proprietary formulations were relatively effective under occluded conditions, but ineffective under unoccluded conditions. For example, SM skin absorption rates through occluded control and Stokoderm pre-treated skin were 538 +/- 193 and 200 +/- 51 microg x cm(-2) x h(-1), respectively (p < 0.05). Under unoccluded conditions, control and Stokoderm pre-treated skin absorption rates were 4.41 +/- 1.90 and 36.84 +/- 15.19 microg x cm(-2) x h(-1) (p < 0.05). Novel (perfluorinated) barrier creams were generally more effective under unoccluded conditions; pre-treatment with one formulation led to an 18-fold reduction in skin absorption rate and reduced the total amount of SM penetrated by 95% of the applied dose. Several proprietary formulations also had adverse effects on the effectiveness of the skin decontaminant fuller's earth. The rate (Jss) and total amount (percentage of dose) of SM absorbed through the skin were deemed to be independent parameters of barrier cream performance. These data indicate that (1) perceived conditions of use, (2) compatibility with existing protective equipment and (3) the rate and extent of SM skin absorption must all be taken into account when evaluating barrier creams in vitro.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Aluminum Compounds, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Benzenesulfonates, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Dermatologic Agents, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Drug Combinations, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Fluorocarbons, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Fuller's Earth, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Lanolin, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Magnesium Compounds, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Mustard Gas, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Silicates, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Stearates, http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/chemical/Stokoderm Salbe
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1422-2868
pubmed:author
pubmed:copyrightInfo
Copyright 2002 S. Karger AG, Basel
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
15
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
225-35
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Evaluation of barrier creams against sulphur mustard. I. In vitro studies using human skin.
pubmed:affiliation
Dstl Biomedical Sciences, Porton Down, Salisbury, UK. rchilcott@dstl.gov.uk
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, In Vitro, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't