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Document ID (ISN)58305
CIS number 92-1248
ISSN - Serial title 0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis
Year 1992
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Wilkinson S.M., Heagerty A.H.M., English J.S.C.
Title Hand dermatitis in the pottery industry
Bibliographic information Feb. 1992, Vol.26, No.2, p.91-94. 11 ref.
Abstract Irritant hand dermatitis has long been recognised in the pottery industry. Among workers handling glaze, sensitisation to chromate was common and allergy to other metals and to biocides also occurred. Allergy to oil additives was found in mould makers. Whilst irritant hand dermatitis does occur, allergy to metals and biocides should be looked for in workers handling glazes, and allergy to oil additives in mould makers.
Descriptors (primary) sensitization dermatitis; cobalt; nickel; chromates; eczema; enamels; pottery industry; biocides
Descriptors (secondary) skin tests; skin allergies
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Inorganic substances
Skin diseases
Glass, pottery and related materials
Nickel and compounds