| Document ID (ISN) | 101703 |
| CIS number |
03-785 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Devantier Jensen C., Thormann J., Ejner Andersen K. |
| Title |
Airborne allergic contact dermatitis from 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate at a paint factory |
| Bibliographic information |
Mar. 2003, Vol.48, No.3, p.155-157. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
The fungicide 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate (IPBC) is used in both industrial products and cosmetics. This article presents the first reported case of allergic contact dermatitis from airborne exposure to this preserving agent. A 34-year-old female production worker at a paint factory developed dermatitis on exposed skin areas. Patch testing showed a positive reaction to IPBC 0.01% in petrolatum. The compound was used as a preservative in wood treatment products manufactured at her workplace. Based on animal studies, IPBC is considered safe as a cosmetic preservative. However, widespread use of the chemical might lead to increasing levels of contact allergy, and therefore, close monitoring of IPBC is recommended. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
wood preservatives; allergens; 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate; eczema; carbamates; fungicides; paint and varnish industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
case study; Denmark; cosmetics; skin tests; skin eruption; allergy tests; skin allergies |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Denmark |
| Subject(s) |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals
Skin diseases
Amides
Chemical industry
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