Dermal toxicity is the ability of a substance to poison people or animals by contact with the skin. Toxic materials absorb through the skin to various degrees depending on their chemical composition and whether they are dissolved in a solvent. A sound understanding of the relationship between dermal exposure and systemic exposure is important in assessing the affect that chemicals at Superfund sites might have on people living nearby. SBRP funded researchers are developing a non-invasive tape-stripping technique coupled with analytical chemistry method to measure dermal exposure to contaminants.
Use the search tools below to find additional information about SBRP-funded research projects addressing the developmental neurotoxicity of environmental contaminants.
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