This Environmental Health Criteria (EHC) series publication addresses
dermal exposure to chemicals. It describes sources and pathways of
dermal exposure, models and tools to estimate dermal exposure and
methods for dermal exposure prevention and reduction. Furthermore, the
EHC introduces skin diseases associated with dermal exposure.
This EHC aims to provide information to national regulatory authorities
to assist in conducting health risk assessments and managing the risk
involving dermal exposure to chemicals.