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Methanol absorption rate through the human skin has been examined by the use of a modified direct method, and a value of 0.192 mg/cm2/min was determined. The excretion of unchanged methanol with urine and exhaled air, after the absorption through the skin and administration “per os” of identical doses, were also examined.
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Dutkiewicz, B., Kończalik, J. & Karwacki, W. Skin absorption and per os administration of methanol in men. Int. Arch Occup Environ Heath 47, 81–88 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00378331
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