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Summary of Research-Fluorescent Tracers and Pesticides.

PB89102966

Publication Date	1985
Personal Author	Fenske, R. A.; Leffingwell, J. T.; Spear, R. C.
Page Count	10
Abstract	A study was conducted to determine whether the patch test technique adequately represents the exposure experienced by a pesticide applicator, whether this test adequately applies to exposures beneath clothing, and if the patch test is adequate to deal with hand, face, and neck exposures. Findings suggested that the patch test is inadequate due to inhomogeneous exposure. The second aim of the research was to develop a fluorescent tracer system which would be both a quantitative and qualitative measuring device for determining exposure levels. 4-Methyl-7-diethylaminocoumarin was used as a fluorescent tracer in field studies. A video imaging system was then developed. The system performed well in the field. Limits of the system involved the tracer and its stability in the environment and transport to and through clothing in comparison to that of the pesticide.
Keywords	Pesticides Hazards Tests Occupational safety and health Exposure Personnel Risk assessment Tracers
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	68E - Pesticides Pollution & Control 57P - Pest Control 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 70E - Research Program Administration & Technology Transfer
Corporate Authors	California Univ., Berkeley. School of Public Health.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.,
NTIS Issue Number	198901

Summary of Research-Fluorescent Tracers and Pesticides.

Summary of Research-Fluorescent Tracers and Pesticides.
PB89102966

Publication Date	1985
Personal Author	Fenske, R. A.; Leffingwell, J. T.; Spear, R. C.
Page Count	10
Abstract	A study was conducted to determine whether the patch test technique adequately represents the exposure experienced by a pesticide applicator, whether this test adequately applies to exposures beneath clothing, and if the patch test is adequate to deal with hand, face, and neck exposures. Findings suggested that the patch test is inadequate due to inhomogeneous exposure. The second aim of the research was to develop a fluorescent tracer system which would be both a quantitative and qualitative measuring device for determining exposure levels. 4-Methyl-7-diethylaminocoumarin was used as a fluorescent tracer in field studies. A video imaging system was then developed. The system performed well in the field. Limits of the system involved the tracer and its stability in the environment and transport to and through clothing in comparison to that of the pesticide.
Keywords	Pesticides Hazards Tests Occupational safety and health Exposure Personnel Risk assessment Tracers
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	68E - Pesticides Pollution & Control 57P - Pest Control 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 70E - Research Program Administration & Technology Transfer
Corporate Authors	California Univ., Berkeley. School of Public Health.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.,
NTIS Issue Number	198901