Dermal Exposure to Organophosphorus Compounds in Home Video Game Controllers.

ABSTRACT: Organophosphorus compounds, widely used as flame retardants and plasticizers in plastic products, present significant health risks due to their potential adverse effects. While inhalation and ingestion are well-studied exposure pathways, dermal exposure remains underexplored. In recent years, the growing popularity of gamingdriven by extended home stays during the COVID-19 pandemic and the inclusion of e-sports in international competitionshas led to prolonged contact with gaming devices, particularly among young people and professional gamers. This study investigates dermal exposure to triphenyl phosphate (TPhP) from 37 home-use video game controllers. TPhP was detected in 5 first-party and 22 third-party controllers, with concentrations reaching up to 530 μg g-1. Using artificial skin

SUBMITTER: Nishiyama Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12362210 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature