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In Vivo Testing of the Protective Effect of Gloves

Hamnerius, N. LU ; Svedman, C. LU ; Bruze, M. LU and Bergendorff, O. LU (2022) p.171-181
Abstract

The use of protective gloves is of importance in workplaces where hazardous chemicals are handled, including the chemical industry, the plastic industry, as well as in environments such as dental practices, hairdressing, and beauty salons. Occupational dermatology can provide crucial advice regarding how to avoid or protect the patient against allergens found in the work environment and provide the patient with important information and advice regarding the correct use of gloves. This chapter provides a review of in vitro and in vivo testing of gloves, with a focus on an in vivo model developed for testing different glove materials against hazardous materials while also mimicking workplace conditions. The in vitro methods for testing... (More)

The use of protective gloves is of importance in workplaces where hazardous chemicals are handled, including the chemical industry, the plastic industry, as well as in environments such as dental practices, hairdressing, and beauty salons. Occupational dermatology can provide crucial advice regarding how to avoid or protect the patient against allergens found in the work environment and provide the patient with important information and advice regarding the correct use of gloves. This chapter provides a review of in vitro and in vivo testing of gloves, with a focus on an in vivo model developed for testing different glove materials against hazardous materials while also mimicking workplace conditions. The in vitro methods for testing can be adapted to simulate the strain from glove movement. However, in vitro methods have their limitations with regards to the interaction between the glove and the skin, the effect of occlusion, or possible chemical interaction. Thus, in vivo evaluation is needed to supplement the in vitro testing of available protective materials.

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Protective Gloves for Occupational Use
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3rd
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11 pages
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CRC Press/Balkema
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9780367649050
9781003126874
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10.1201/9781003126874-14
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English
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  author       = {{Hamnerius, N. and Svedman, C. and Bruze, M. and Bergendorff, O.}},
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  publisher    = {{CRC Press/Balkema}},
  title        = {{In Vivo Testing of the Protective Effect of Gloves}},
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  doi          = {{10.1201/9781003126874-14}},
  year         = {{2022}},
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