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CONTACTANT PHOTOSENSITIZER [1 record]

Record 1 2001-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
DEF

A substance that, when in contact with the skin and when struck by light of certain wavelengths, causes photosensitivity of the skin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
DEF

Substance photosensibilisante qui entre en contact avec la peau et qui provoque, si des rayons lumineux ayant une longueur d'onde efficace agissent sur elle, une photodermatite ou une autre forme de photosensibilisation de la peau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Contaminación del aire
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