Table III.
Nicotine Transport and Partition Parameters Used in COMSOL Model Calculations. Parameters Were Estimated as in Dancik et al. (37) Unless Otherwise Noted
| Parameter | Definition | Units | TDS | SCa | VE | DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di @ 32°C | Diffusivity | cm2 s−1 | 6 × 10−7 | 22.5 × 10−10 | 3.18 × 10−6 | 3.18 × 10−6 |
| 0.90 × 10−10 | ||||||
| Di @ 42°C | Diffusivity | cm2 s−1 | 6 × 10−7 | 50.6 × 10−10 | 3.84× 10−6 | 3.84 × 10−6 |
| 2.01 × 10−10 | ||||||
| Ki/w | Partition coefficient w/ respect to water | – | 2.25 | 3.76 | 3.19 | 3.19 |
| 2.22 | 9.11 |
First parameter listed applies to fully hydrated skin; second to partially hydrated skin (70)