Safety Evaluation of Absorbent Hygiene Pads: A Review on Assessment Framework and Test Methods
Disposable absorbent hygiene products have evolved for superior performance, enhancing the convenience of daily lives. However, the use of disposable hygiene pads has brought safety concerns on chemical exposure, and significant efforts have been made to assess the potential risks associated with us...
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doaj-2bab0b2159484a4f9efc249d4ee7b3782020-11-25T00:34:54ZengMDPI AGSustainability2071-10502018-11-011011414610.3390/su10114146su10114146Safety Evaluation of Absorbent Hygiene Pads: A Review on Assessment Framework and Test MethodsJihyun Bae0Hoonjeong Kwon1Jooyoun Kim2Department of Clothing and Textiles, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, KoreaDepartment of Food and Nutrition, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, KoreaResearch Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, KoreaDisposable absorbent hygiene products have evolved for superior performance, enhancing the convenience of daily lives. However, the use of disposable hygiene pads has brought safety concerns on chemical exposure, and significant efforts have been made to assess the potential risks associated with use of hygiene pads. This article intends to overview the safety assessment framework of diapers and feminine pads, which includes hazard identification, hazard characterization, exposure assessment, risk characterization, and post-market risk management. Risk assessment of various constituents are reviewed for quantification methods and conservative estimation of exposure parameters. By reviewing the up-to-date considerations in risk assessment, we aim to provide insightful discussion on safety evaluation of current versions of disposable absorbent products. More clinical testing and post-market surveillance are needed for continuous monitoring of potential health impacts of advanced products and constituents.https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/11/4146absorbent hygiene paddiaperfeminine padrisk assessmentsafetyhazardexposuretest method |
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Safety Evaluation of Absorbent Hygiene Pads: A Review on Assessment Framework and Test Methods |
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Safety Evaluation of Absorbent Hygiene Pads: A Review on Assessment Framework and Test Methods |
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Disposable absorbent hygiene products have evolved for superior performance, enhancing the convenience of daily lives. However, the use of disposable hygiene pads has brought safety concerns on chemical exposure, and significant efforts have been made to assess the potential risks associated with use of hygiene pads. This article intends to overview the safety assessment framework of diapers and feminine pads, which includes hazard identification, hazard characterization, exposure assessment, risk characterization, and post-market risk management. Risk assessment of various constituents are reviewed for quantification methods and conservative estimation of exposure parameters. By reviewing the up-to-date considerations in risk assessment, we aim to provide insightful discussion on safety evaluation of current versions of disposable absorbent products. More clinical testing and post-market surveillance are needed for continuous monitoring of potential health impacts of advanced products and constituents. |
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absorbent hygiene pad diaper feminine pad risk assessment safety hazard exposure test method |
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