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Okoyeocha EOM, Tewari-Singh N. Chloropicrin induced ocular injury: Biomarkers, potential mechanisms, and treatments. Toxicol Lett 2024; 396:70-80. [PMID: 38677567 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2024.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
Abstract
Ocular tissue, especially the cornea, is overly sensitive to chemical exposures. The availability and adoption of chemical threat agent chloropicrin (CP) is growing in the United States as a pesticide and fumigant; thereby increasing the risk of its use in warfare, terrorist attacks and non-intentional exposure. Exposure to CP results in immediate ocular, respiratory, and dermal injury; however, we lack knowledge on its mechanism of toxicity as well as of its breakdown products like chlorine and phosgene, and effective therapies are elusive. Herein, we have reviewed the recent findings on exposure route, toxicity and likely mechanisms of CP induced ocular toxicity based on other vesicating chemical warfare agents that cause ocular injury. We have focused on the implication of their toxicity and mechanistic outcomes in the ocular tissue, especially the cornea, which could be useful in the development of broad-spectrum effective therapeutic options. We have discussed on the potential countermeasures, overall hallmarks and challenges involved in studying ocular injuries from chemical threat agent exposures. Finally, we reviewed useful available technologies and methods that can assist in the identification of effective medical countermeasures for chemical threat agents related ocular injuries.
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- Ebenezar O M Okoyeocha
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA.
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Bertram J, Neumaier F, Zlatopolskiy BD, Neumaier B. Desmethyl SuFEx-IT: SO 2F 2-Free Synthesis and Evaluation as a Fluorosulfurylating Agent. J Org Chem 2024; 89:3821-3833. [PMID: 38386004 PMCID: PMC10949248 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c02643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
Abstract
Access to SuFExable compounds was remarkably simplified by introduction of the solid FO2S-donor SuFEx-IT. However, the published process for preparation of this reagent relies on the use of sulfuryl fluoride (SO2F2), which is difficult to obtain and highly toxic. Herein, we disclose a simple protocol for SO2F2-free, hectogram-scale preparation of the analogous desmethyl SuFEx-IT from inexpensive starting materials. The reagent was prepared in a high (85%) total yield and without chromatographic purification steps. In addition, we demonstrate the utility of desmethyl SuFEx-IT by successful preparation of a series of fluorosulfates and sulfamoyl fluorides in high to excellent yields. As such, our work recognizes desmethyl SuFEx-IT as a valuable alternative to common FO2S-donors and enables cost-efficient access to substrates for SuFEx click chemistry.
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- Jan Bertram
- Forschungszentrum
Jülich GmbH, Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Nuclear
Chemistry (INM-5), Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße, Jülich 52425, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum
Jülich GmbH, Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Nuclear
Chemistry (INM-5), Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße, Jülich 52425, Germany
- Faculty
of Medicine and Cologne University Hospital, Institute of Radiochemistry
and Experimental Molecular Imaging, University
of Cologne, Kerpener
Straße 62, Cologne 50937, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum
Jülich GmbH, Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Nuclear
Chemistry (INM-5), Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße, Jülich 52425, Germany
- Faculty
of Medicine and Cologne University Hospital, Institute of Radiochemistry
and Experimental Molecular Imaging, University
of Cologne, Kerpener
Straße 62, Cologne 50937, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum
Jülich GmbH, Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Nuclear
Chemistry (INM-5), Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße, Jülich 52425, Germany
- Faculty
of Medicine and Cologne University Hospital, Institute of Radiochemistry
and Experimental Molecular Imaging, University
of Cologne, Kerpener
Straße 62, Cologne 50937, Germany
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Carneiro SN, Khasnavis SR, Lee J, Butler TW, Majmudar JD, Am Ende CW, Ball ND. Sulfur(VI) fluorides as tools in biomolecular and medicinal chemistry. Org Biomol Chem 2023; 21:1356-1372. [PMID: 36662157 PMCID: PMC9929716 DOI: 10.1039/d2ob01891h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Recent advances in the synthesis of sulfur(VI)-fluorides has enabled incredible growth in their application in biomolecular chemistry. This review aims to serve as a primer highlighting synthetic strategies toward a diversity of S(VI) fluorides and their application in chemical biology, bioconjugation, and medicinal chemistry.
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- Sabrina N Carneiro
- Department of Chemistry, Pomona College, Claremont, California 91711, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Pomona College, Claremont, California 91711, USA.
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- Pfizer Worldwide Research, Development, Groton, Connecticut 06340, USA.
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- Pfizer Worldwide Research, Development, Groton, Connecticut 06340, USA.
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- Pfizer Worldwide Research and Development, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Pomona College, Claremont, California 91711, USA.
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Luu TG, Bui TT, Kim HK. Visible-light-induced one-pot synthesis of sulfonic esters via multicomponent reaction of arylazo sulfones and alcohols. RSC Adv 2022; 12:17499-17504. [PMID: 35765441 PMCID: PMC9190201 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra02656b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Sulfonic ester is a chemical structure common to many organic molecules, including biologically active compounds. Herein, a visible-light-induced synthetic method to prepare aryl sulfonic ester from arylazo sulfones was developed. In the present study, a one-pot reaction was carried out using arylazo sulfones, DABSO (DABCO·(SO2)2), and alcohols in the presence of CuI as a coupling catalyst and HCl as an additive to yield sulfonic esters via multicomponent reaction. This synthetic method afforded a wide range of sulfonic esters with high yields under mild conditions.
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- Truong Giang Luu
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging & Therapeutic Medicine Research Center, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital Jeonju 54907 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging & Therapeutic Medicine Research Center, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital Jeonju 54907 Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University Ames Iowa 50011 USA
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging & Therapeutic Medicine Research Center, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital Jeonju 54907 Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital Jeonju 54907 Republic of Korea
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Bui TT, Tran VH, Kim H. Visible‐Light‐Mediated Synthesis of Sulfonyl Fluorides from Arylazo Sulfones. Adv Synth Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/adsc.202100951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Tien Tan Bui
- Department of Chemistry Iowa State University Ames Iowa 50011 United States
- Department of Nuclear Medicine Molecular Imaging & Therapeutic Medicine Research Center Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital Jeonju 54907 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine Molecular Imaging & Therapeutic Medicine Research Center Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital Jeonju 54907 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine Molecular Imaging & Therapeutic Medicine Research Center Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital Jeonju 54907 Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University- Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital Jeonju 54907 Republic of Korea
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Kwon YD, Jeon MH, Park NK, Seo JK, Son J, Ryu YH, Hong SY, Chun JH. Synthesis of 18F-Labeled Aryl Fluorosulfates via Nucleophilic Radiofluorination. Org Lett 2020; 22:5511-5516. [PMID: 32589035 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c01868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Sulfuryl fluoride gas is a key reagent for SO2F transfer. However, conventional SO2F transfer reactions have limited 18F-radiochemistry translation, due to the inaccessibility of gaseous [18F]SO2F2. Herein, we report the first SO2F2-free synthesis of aryl [18F]fluorosulfates from both phenolic and isolated aryl imidazylate precursors with cyclotron-produced 18F-. The radiochemical yields ranged from moderate to good with excellent functional group tolerance. The reliability of our approach was validated by the automated radiosynthesis of 4-acetamidophenyl [18F]fluorosulfate.
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- Young-Do Kwon
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- UNIST Central Research Facility, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.,Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Gaskin S, Thredgold L, Pisaniello D, Logan M, Baxter C. Is the skin an important exposure route for workers during cyanogen fumigation? PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2020; 76:1443-1447. [PMID: 31639266 DOI: 10.1002/ps.5657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cyanogen is a toxic flammable gas used as a fumigant in numerous industries. Occupational exposure to cyanogen can occur during its production and use. The most serious human health risk from exposure to cyanogen is via the respiratory system. However, there is also potential for skin exposure in many workplace situations. The extent of skin absorption under occupational exposure scenarios has not been directly assessed. Understanding skin uptake potential may inform risk assessment and exposure control measures. RESULTS We describe an in vitro experimental system using human epidermis and dynamic atmosphere exposure to cyanogen to mimic potential workplace exposures. The influence of clothing and ventilation on skin permeation outcomes were also assessed. No evidence of transdermal permeation was found at 100 or 1000 ppm exposures, while permeation of 0.99 ± 0.38 μg cm-2 was observed after 60 min exposure to 10 000 ppm. Fabric on skin and skin ventilation had no additional influence on transdermal permeation compared with naked skin, but fabric provided a reservoir for potential secondary exposures. CONCLUSION Results show dermal uptake following cyanogen exposure is possible, but only at very high atmospheric concentrations (10 000 ppm after >15 min exposure). Importantly, this could have implications for fumigant applicators who may only be wearing personal respiratory protection. These empirical data may be used in conjunction with other relevant toxicological information in determining whether a Skin Notation is warranted for Workplace Exposure Standard setting. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Sharyn Gaskin
- School of Public Health, Adelaide Exposure Science and Health, University of Adelaide, Thebarton, SA, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Adelaide Exposure Science and Health, University of Adelaide, Thebarton, SA, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Adelaide Exposure Science and Health, University of Adelaide, Thebarton, SA, Australia
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- Research and Scientific Branch, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Defence, Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, US Government, Alexandria, VA, USA
- Emergency Response TIPS, LLC, Alexandria, VA, USA
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Demaerel J, Veryser C, De Borggraeve WM. Ex situ gas generation for lab scale organic synthesis. REACT CHEM ENG 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9re00497a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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This review discusses recent examples of ex situ generated gaseous reagents, and their use in organic synthesis.
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- Joachim Demaerel
- Molecular Design and Synthesis
- Department of Chemistry
- 3001 Leuven
- Belgium
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- Molecular Design and Synthesis
- Department of Chemistry
- 3001 Leuven
- Belgium
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Schimler SD, Froese RDJ, Bland DC, Sanford MS. Reactions of Arylsulfonate Electrophiles with NMe4F: Mechanistic Insight, Reactivity, and Scope. J Org Chem 2018; 83:11178-11190. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.8b01762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Sydonie D. Schimler
- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, 930 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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- Core Research and Development, The Dow Chemical Company, 1710 Building, Midland, Michigan 48674, United States
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- Core Research and Development, The Dow Chemical Company, 1710 Building, Midland, Michigan 48674, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, 930 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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Veryser C, Demaerel J, Bieliu Nas V, Gilles P, De Borggraeve WM. Ex Situ Generation of Sulfuryl Fluoride for the Synthesis of Aryl Fluorosulfates. Org Lett 2017; 19:5244-5247. [PMID: 28901771 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b02522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A convenient transformation of phenols into the corresponding aryl fluorosulfates is presented: the first protocol to completely circumvent direct handling of gaseous sulfuryl fluoride (SO2F2). The proposed method employs 1,1'-sulfonyldiimidazole as a precursor to generate near-stoichiometric amounts of SO2F2 gas using a two-chamber reactor. With NMR studies, it was shown that this ex situ gas evolution is extremely rapid, and a variety of phenols and hydroxylated heteroarenes were fluorosulfated in good to excellent yields.
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- Cedrick Veryser
- Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven , Celestijnenlaan 200F, Box 2404, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven , Celestijnenlaan 200F, Box 2404, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven , Celestijnenlaan 200F, Box 2404, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven , Celestijnenlaan 200F, Box 2404, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven , Celestijnenlaan 200F, Box 2404, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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Gaskin S, Heath L, Pisaniello D, Edwards JW, Logan M, Baxter C. Dermal absorption of fumigant gases during HAZMAT incident exposure scenarios—Methyl bromide, sulfuryl fluoride, and chloropicrin. Toxicol Ind Health 2017; 33:547-554. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233716689651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Accidental or intentional releases of toxic gases or vapors are the most common occurrence in hazardous material (HAZMAT) incidents that result in human injuries. The most serious hazard from exposure to gases or vapors is via the respiratory system. Dermal uptake, as a secondary route, is still a concern, most acutely for the unprotected public. There is a limited evidence base describing skin absorption of toxic gases and vapors in HAZMAT exposure scenarios, which are relatively brief compared with traditional test periods for skin absorption studies. We describe research designed to provide experimental data to support decision-making by first responders regarding skin decontamination in HAZMAT-focused exposure scenarios involving toxic gases. We present findings for three common fumigants, methyl bromide, sulfuryl fluoride, and chloropicrin assessed using an Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in vitro toxicology protocol utilizing human skin and gas/vapor exposures. Results indicate that for atmospheric concentrations that would be lethal via inhalation (LCLo), intact skin provides an excellent barrier to exposures up to 30 min, with little influence of common clothing fabric and high temperature and humidity conditions. The findings may challenge the current HAZMAT dogma requiring mass personal decontamination by strip and shower for short-term exposures to sulfuryl fluoride and chloropicrin gas/vapor.
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- Sharyn Gaskin
- School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Health and Environment, School of the Environment, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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- Research and Scientific Branch, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Defence, Technical Support Working Group, Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, US Government, Virginia, VA, USA
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Mulay PR, Clark G, Jackson WL, Calvert GM. Notes from the Field: Acute Sulfuryl Fluoride Poisoning in a Family — Florida, August 2015. MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT 2016; 65:698-9. [DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6527a4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Ventricular dysrhythmias associated with poisoning and drug overdose: a 10-year review of statewide poison control center data from California. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2015; 15:43-50. [PMID: 25567789 DOI: 10.1007/s40256-014-0104-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ventricular dysrhythmias are a serious consequence associated with drug overdose and chemical poisoning. The risk factors for the type of ventricular dysrhythmia and the outcomes by drug class are not well documented. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the most common drugs and chemicals associated with ventricular dysrhythmias and their outcomes. METHODS We reviewed all human exposures reported to a statewide poison control system between 2002 and 2011 that had a documented ventricular dysrhythmia. Cases were differentiated into two groups by type of arrhythmia: (1) ventricular fibrillation and/or tachycardia (VT/VF); and (2) torsade de pointes (TdP). RESULTS Among the 300 potential cases identified, 148 cases met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 132 cases (89%) experienced an episode of VT or VF, while the remaining 16 cases (11%) had an episode of TdP. The most commonly involved therapeutic classes of drugs associated with VT/VF were antidepressants (33/132, 25%), stimulants (33/132, 25%), and diphenhydramine (16/132, 12.1%). Those associated with TdP were antidepressants (4/16, 25%), methadone (4/16, 25%), and antiarrhythmics (3/16, 18.75%). Drug exposures with the greatest risk of death in association with VT/VF were antidepressant exposure [odds ratio (OR) 1.71; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.705-4.181] and antiarrhythmic exposure (OR 1.75; 95% CI 0.304-10.05), but neither association was statistically significant. Drug exposures with a statistically significant risk for TdP included methadone and antiarrhythmic drugs. CONCLUSIONS Antidepressants and stimulants were the most common drugs associated with ventricular dysrhythmias. Patients with suspected poisonings by medications with a high risk of ventricular dysrhythmia warrant prompt ECG monitoring.
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Asgari G, Roshani B, Ghanizadeh G. The investigation of kinetic and isotherm of fluoride adsorption onto functionalize pumice stone. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2012; 217-218:123-132. [PMID: 22476092 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2011] [Revised: 01/25/2012] [Accepted: 03/02/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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In this research work, pumice that is functionalized by the cationic surfactant, hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium (HDTMA), is used as an adsorbent for the removal of fluoride from drinking water. This work was carried out in two parts. The effects of HDTMA loading, pH (3-10), reaction time (5-60 min) and the adsorbent dosage (0.15-2.5 g L(-1)) were investigated on the removal of fluoride as a target contaminate from water through the design of different experimental sets in the first part. The results from this first part revealed that surfactant-modified pumice (SMP) exhibited the best performance at dose 0.5 g L(-1), pH 6, and it adsorbs over 96% of fluoride from a solution containing 10 mg L(-1) fluoride after 30 min of mixing time. The four linear forms of the Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherms model were applied to determine the best fit of equilibrium expressions. Apart from the regression coefficient (R(2)), four error functions were used to validate the isotherm and kinetics data. The experimental adsorption isotherm complies with Langmuir equation model type 1. The maximum amount of adsorption (Q(max)) was 41 mg g(-1). The kinetic studies indicated that the adsorption of fluoride best fitted with the pseudo-second-order kinetic type 1. Thermodynamic parameters evaluation of fluoride adsorption on SMP showed that the adsorption process under the selected conditions was spontaneous and endothermic. The suitability of SMP in defluoridation at field condition was investigated with natural groundwater samples collected from a nearby fluoride endemic area in the second part of this study. Based on this study's results, SMP was shown to be an affordable and a promising option for the removal of fluoride in drinking water.
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- Ghorban Asgari
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Tsai WT. Environmental and health risks of sulfuryl fluoride, a fumigant replacement for methyl bromide. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART C, ENVIRONMENTAL CARCINOGENESIS & ECOTOXICOLOGY REVIEWS 2010; 28:125-145. [PMID: 20552499 DOI: 10.1080/10590501.2010.481806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Sulfuryl fluoride (SO(2)F(2)) is used primarily as a fumigant in replacement of methyl bromide, but it has the potential to contribute significantly to the global warming. This article introduces SO(2)F(2) in the physicochemical properties, the current uses in agriculture and industry, the toxicological data, and the environmental implications on the basis of its environmental properties. The health hazards of SO(2)F(2) and its probable decomposition products were also evaluated based on their occupational exposure limits and possible exposure sources. The resident and occupational exposure assessment was further discussed to understand seriousness of risk caused by SO(2)F(2) and its decomposition products.
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- Wen-Tien Tsai
- Graduate Institute of Bioresources, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
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