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Document ID (ISN)78710
CIS number 02-793
ISSN - Serial title 0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis
Year 2001
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Moffit D.L., Sansom J.E.
Title Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate in a medical-device adhesive
Bibliographic information July 2001, Vol.45, No.1, p.54. 3 ref.
Abstract Report of 2 cases of workers showing a sensitization dermatitis due to exposure to a new medical device adhesive introduced 2-3 months prior to the onset of the rush. The performed skin tests showed a positive reaction to a polyacrylate component of the adhesive.
Descriptors (primary) sensitization dermatitis; adhesives; eczema; polyacrylates
Descriptors (secondary) case study
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Skin diseases