Exploring Global Exposure Factors Resources for Use in Consumer Exposure Assessments

Abstract

This publication serves as a global comprehensive resource for readers seeking exposure factor data and information relevant to consumer exposure assessment. It describes the types of information that may be found in various official surveys and online and published resources. The relevant exposure factors cover a broad range, including general exposure factor data found in published compendia and databases and resources about specific exposure factors, such as human activity patterns and housing information. Also included are resources on exposure factors related to specific types of consumer products and the associated patterns of use, such as for a type of personal care product or a type of children’s toy. Further, a section on using exposure factors for designing representative exposure scenarios is included, along with a look into the future for databases and other exposure science developments relevant for consumer exposure assessment.

Determinants and characterization of exposure to phthalates, DEHTP and DINCH among pregnant women in the PROTECT birth cohort in Puerto Rico

“…The relation between patterns of consumer product use and environmental exposures is complex and influenced by several factors, such as the time period, socioeconomic characteristics, location, housing, diet, and physiology [76], some of which may also differ between Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S. This makes it complicated to fully characterize sources of phthalate and phthalate replacement exposure, especially considering the diversity of consumer products on the market [77], regional differences in products available in Puerto Rico and mainland U.S., temporal changes in product composition, and the frequent appearance of new replacement chemicals [78].…”

Assessment of consumer exposure to chemical agents on the example of the ConsExpo model

“…Ponadto Zaleski i wsp. [13] dokonali przeglądu najpopularniejszych i najobszerniejszych baz danych zawierających dane wejściowe do szacowania narażenia wśród konsumentów (dotyczące populacji, produktów itp.). Wymieniają oni i opisują bazy danych arkuszy informacyjnych połączone z Cons-Expo: dotyczące populacji (RIVM ConsExpo General Fact Sheet) i arkusze informacyjne dla poszczególnych produktów.…”

“…Autorzy podkreślają, że zarówno rozwój baz danych o narażeniu, jak i nauki oraz techniki związanych z oceną narażenia konsumentów są bardzo ważne. Należy również dążyć do upowszechnienia korzystania z baz danych tego rodzaju i poszerzania zakresu zawartych w nich informacji [13]. Europejska Agencja Chemikaliów (European Chemicals Agency − ECHA) wydała poradnik na temat wymagań informacyjnych i oceny bezpieczeństwa chemicznego.…”

Activities Encountered by European and Other International Authorities

“…housing conditions, time use in different microenvironment and product use). They complement the chemical specific exposure data and serve as input for exposure models in order to quantify the human exposure to chemicals (Zaleski et al 2016).…”