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Document ID (ISN)21604
CIS number 74-1649
ISSN - Serial title 0301-0023 - Journal of the Society of Occupational Medicine
Year 1974
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Calnan C.D., Cooke M.A.
Title Leucoderma in industry.
Bibliographic information Apr. 1974, Vol.24, No.2, p.59-61. Illus. 8 ref.
Abstract A description of occupational leucoderma in an automobile factory using a neoprene adhesive containing paratertiary butylphenol. In addition to areas on the fingers, hands and arms, areas on the trunk and limbs covered by clothing were affected in some cases. The rarity of an associated contact dermatitis is noted. Other causes of leucoderma are reviewed.
Descriptors (primary) leukoderma; motor vehicle industry; adhesives
Descriptors (secondary) polychloroprene; p-tert-butylphenol
Document type -
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Skin diseases
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry