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Document ID (ISN)50642
CIS number 88-1997
ISSN - Serial title 0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis
Year 1987
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Bojs G., Nicklasson B., Svensson A.
Title Allergic contact dermatitis to propyl gallate
Bibliographic information Nov. 1987, Vol.17, No.5, p.294-298. Illus. 17 ref.
Abstract The antioxidant propyl gallate in a moisturising cream caused an allergic contact dermatitis in a patient previously sensitised to gallates while working in a bakery.
Descriptors (primary) bakery products industry; propyl gallate; antioxidants; eczema; skin allergies
Descriptors (secondary) case study
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Commerce, services, offices
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Food industry
Allergies
Skin diseases
Esters and salts