Assessment of Daily Exposure to Organophosphate Esters through PM_2.5 Inhalation, Dust Ingestion, and Dermal Contact.

ABSTRACT: Inhalation of airborne fine particulate matter (PM_2.5), dust ingestion, and dermal contact with dust are important pathways for human exposure to different contaminants, such as organophosphate esters (OPE), compounds that are widely used as flame retardants and plasticizers. There are limited studies assessing the extent of the contamination of OPE in indoor airborne PM_2.5. This study offers a novel approach by examining various indoor environments, such as homes, workplaces, and means of transport, where people typically spend their daily lives. The goal is to provide a comprehensive assessment of daily exposure to these pollutants. Both PM_2.5 and dust samples were collected in order to determine the concentration levels of 17 different OPEs. Fifteen OPEs

SUBMITTER: Balasch A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10720386 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature