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SKIN NOTATION [1 record]

Record 1 2012-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Posters and Signs
  • Toxicology
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

"SKIN" notation (SKIN) means that contact with the skin, eyes and moist tissues (for example, the mouth) can contribute to the overall exposure. The purpose of this notation is to suggest that measures be used to prevent absorption by these routes; for example, the use of protective gloves. If absorption occurs through the skin, then the airborne exposure limits are not relevant.

CONT

"Skin" Notation. Listed substances followed by the designation "S" (Skin) refer to the potential contribution to the over-all exposure by the cutaneous route including mucous membranes and eye, either by air-borne, or more particularly, by direct contact with the substance. Vehicles can alter skin absorption. This attention-calling designation is intended to suggest appropriate measures for the prevention of cutaneous absorption so that the threshold limit is not invalidated.

OBS

Skin: Notation on a Material Safety Data Sheet indicating possible significant contribution to overall exposure to a material by way of absorption through the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes by direct or airborne contact.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Affichage de sécurité
  • Toxicologie
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
CONT

La mention «PEAU» signifie que le contact direct avec la peau, les yeux ou les muqueuses (par exemple la bouche) peut aggraver l'effet global de l'exposition. Cette mention a pour but de suggérer des mesures visant à empêcher l'absorption par ces voies (par exemple le port de gants de protection). Si le produit est absorbé directement par la peau, les limites de concentration du produit dans l'air ambiant ne sont plus valables.

Spanish

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