| Exposure assessment: recommendations for nanotechnology-based pesticides. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21222390 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Given the development of nanotechnology within numerous scientific disciplines, it is likely that nanoscale products have been and will be used for agricultural, vector, and urban pest control prior to a complete evaluation of exposure and risk. Significant differences may exist between nanotechnology-based pesticides (NBPs) and conventional pesticides, primarily due to size and surface characteristics. These differences may result in changes in bioavailability, sensitivity, dosimetry, and pharmacokinetics. This paper considers the role of exposure assessment in the regulation of NBPs. While the existing regulatory infrastructure for pesticides is well established, several issues specific to NBP exposure are discussed, including: (1) disclosures of nanoparticle characteristics in product formulations; (2) additional uncertainty factors for NBPs with inadequate data; (3) route-specific approaches for assessing exposure; (4) testing with the commercial form of NBPs; (5) initiation of a health surveillance program; and (6) development of educational programs. |
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Authors:
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David Stone; Bryan J Harper; Iseult Lynch; Kenneth Dawson; Stacy L Harper |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of occupational and environmental health Volume: 16 ISSN: 1077-3525 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Occup Environ Health Publication Date: 2010 Oct-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-01-12 Completed Date: 2011-01-31 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9505217 Medline TA: Int J Occup Environ Health Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 467-74 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA. dave.stone@oregonstate.edu |
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Agriculture Air Pollutants, Occupational / analysis Environmental Exposure / analysis* Humans Nanoparticles / analysis* Occupational Exposure / analysis Pesticides / analysis* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Air Pollutants, Occupational; 0/Pesticides |
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Comment In:
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Int J Occup Environ Health. 2010 Oct-Dec;16(4):542-3
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21222395
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