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A model for alcohol-enhanced permeation through polydimethylsiloxane membranes. 1990

J N Twist, and J L Zatz

Rutgers University College of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

In this study the influence of paraben concentration on flux from solution in 1-propanol through polydimethylsiloxane membranes was investigated. Alcohol was sorbed by the polymer membrane leading to changes in membrane dimensions and increased membrane capacity to contain paraben (partition coefficient). Diffusion coefficients were not significantly influenced by alcohol sorption. Flux was increased 5-30 fold over nonimbibed donors such as water and polyols. An increase in paraben concentration reduced alcohol activity, its uptake by the membrane, and consequently the partition coefficient of paraben. As a result, flux increased with paraben concentration, reached a peak, and then declined. Maximal membrane concentration involves a trade-off between alcohol-membrane interaction (solvent activity) and paraben concentration, and occurred at paraben concentrations in the range of 1.3 to 1.4 mmol/g. At equimolar concentrations, flux was highest for methylparaben and declined as the series was ascended. Differences in flux between parabens at a specified molar concentration were due only to differences in diffusivity.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008567	Membranes, Artificial	Artificially produced membranes, such as semipermeable membranes used in artificial kidney dialysis (RENAL DIALYSIS), monomolecular and bimolecular membranes used as models to simulate biological CELL MEMBRANES. These membranes are also used in the process of GUIDED TISSUE REGENERATION.	Artificial Membranes,Artificial Membrane,Membrane, Artificial
D008956	Models, Chemical	Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of chemical processes or phenomena; includes the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment.	Chemical Models,Chemical Model,Model, Chemical
D010226	Parabens	Methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. They have been approved by the FDA as antimicrobial agents for foods and pharmaceuticals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed, p872)	4-Hydroxybenzoic Acids,Paraben,para-Hydroxybenzoic Acids,4 Hydroxybenzoic Acids,para Hydroxybenzoic Acids
D004129	Dimethylpolysiloxanes	Silicone polymers which consist of silicon atoms substituted with methyl groups and linked by oxygen atoms. They comprise a series of biocompatible materials used as liquids, gels or solids; as film for artificial membranes, gels for implants, and liquids for drug vehicles; and as antifoaming agents.	Dimethylsiloxanes,Polydimethylsiloxanes,Dimethylpolysiloxane,Dimethylsiloxane
D000042	Absorption	The physical or physiological processes by which substances, tissue, cells, etc. take up or take in other substances or energy.
D000433	1-Propanol	A colorless liquid made by oxidation of aliphatic hydrocarbons that is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate.	Alcohol, Propyl,Propanol,n-Propanol,Propyl Alcohol
D012995	Solubility	The ability of a substance to be dissolved, i.e. to form a solution with another substance. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)	Solubilities
D013816	Thermodynamics	A rigorously mathematical analysis of energy relationships (heat, work, temperature, and equilibrium). It describes systems whose states are determined by thermal parameters, such as temperature, in addition to mechanical and electromagnetic parameters. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 12th ed)	Thermodynamic