The influence of hydrogen peroxide on the permeability of protective gloves to resorcinol in hairdressing.
Contact Dermatitis
; 72(1): 33-9, 2015 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Hairdressers are exposed to hair dye chemicals, for example resorcinol and hydrogen peroxide. Adequate skin protection is an important preventive measure against occupational skin disease.OBJECTIVES:
To examine whether hydrogen peroxide may cause deterioration of protective gloves.METHODS:
Permeation of resorcinol through gloves of polyvinylchloride (PVC) (n = 8), natural rubber latex (NRL) (n = 5) and nitrile rubber (NR) (n = 5) was studied in a two-compartment cell, with resorcinol as an indicator for hair dyes. The amount of resorcinol that had permeated was analysed with a high-performance liquid chromatography instrument. Cumulative breakthrough time and permeation rate were compared for hydrogen peroxide-pretreated and untreated gloves.RESULTS:
The cumulative breakthrough time was > 1 hr but < 4 hr for all tested gloves. Pretreatment of PVC gloves resulted in a slightly decreased breakthrough time, and pretreatment of NRL gloves decreased the permeation rate. No change was recorded in NR gloves.CONCLUSIONS:
Treatment with hydrogen peroxide had a minor effect on permeation in the tested gloves. NR gloves provided the best protection. However, taking the allergy risk of rubber gloves into account, plastic gloves are recommended in hairdressing. PVC gloves may be used, but not for > 1 hr. Disposable gloves should never be reused, regardless of material.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Resorcinoles
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Guantes Protectores
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Tinturas para el Cabello
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Peróxido de Hidrógeno
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Contact Dermatitis
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Suecia