| Document ID (ISN) | 48467 |
| CIS number |
87-1378 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
| Year |
1986 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Nethercott J.R., Nosal R. |
| Title |
Contact dermatitis in printing tradesmen |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1986, Vol.14, No.5, p.280-287. 20 ref. |
| Abstract |
During a 2-year period in Toronto, Canada, 21 printing tradesmen with contact dermatitis were evaluated. 67% had allergic contact dermatitis; 29% due to ultraviolet-cured ink components. Irritant contact dermatitis accounted for 33% of the cases. The prognosis in printing tradesmen with contact deratitis is guarded, except for those with allergic contact dermatitis due to UV-cured components, as the tradesmen who were sensitised to other contactants eventually left the trade. Offset lithography was associated with the problem in 18 of the 21 cases. A brief outline is given of the printing processes in common use. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
printing industry; acrylates; eczema; printing inks; skin allergies; irritation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Canada |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Paper-making and printing
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Printing, photography and photocopying industry
Allergies
Skin diseases
Acrylates
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