Evaluation of the Frequency of Contact Allergic Reactions to Kathon CG in the Maastricht Area – 1987–1990

Lucker, G.P.H.; Hulsmans, R. F. H. J.; Kley, Alexandra Martynova–Van; Staak, W.J.B.M. van de

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“…Allergic contact cheilitis is caused most often by lipsticks, which can contain mineral oils, lanolin, dyes and perfumes. A lipsalve has been reported as causing allergic contact dermatitis due to phenyl salicylate (2). Toothpaste contact sensitivity is usually due to flavourings or preservatives, most commonly cinnamic aldehyde (3).…”

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Allergic contact dermatitis from strawberry lipsalve

1996

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Allergic contact dermatitis from strawberry lipsalve

1996

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“…Florists work with plants in the wet, in contact with chemical irritants and allergens and physical irritants (1)(2)(3). In studies, their prevalence of hand dermatitis ranges between 12% and 26% (4).…”

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Occupational hypersensitivity to isothiazolinone derivatives in a radiology technician

Pazzaglia

Vincenzi

Gasparri³

et al. 1996

Contact Dermatitis

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3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone) is widely used as a flavour enhancer in foodstuffs and cosmetics. It particularly enhances soft-fruit flavours, pineapple and some chocolate flavours. It is also used in the manufacture of aromatic candles and in some pipe and cigarette tobacco. It showed no sensitization in 25 volunteers in a closed patch test with 10% pet. Neat maltol applied to a rabbit shows a slight irritant response. Our patient (case no. 1) therefore demonstrates a rare reaction.We have found no reports of strawberry flavouring sensitivity in the last 30 years, though strawberries themselves are well-recognized as a cause of contact and generalized urticaria. Our patients had no problems on contact with or on ingesting natural strawberries. No reaction has been noted with flavoured sweets, or with aromatic candles, and neither patient smoked. Case Report Lucker G P H, Hulsmans R-F H J, Van der Kley A M J,Van de Staak W B M. Evaluation of the frequency of contact allergy reactions to Kathon CG in the Maastricht area 1987 -1990 3. Frosch P J, Lahti A, Hannuksela M, Andersen K E, Wilkinson J D, Shaw·s, Lachapelle J M. Chloromethylisothiazolone/methylisothiazolone (CMIIMI) use test with a shampoo on patch test positive subjects. Contact Dermatitis

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“…Among the new preservative agents, Kathon CG is the most frequently used in cosmetic preparations, and after the first cases of contact allergy to it [1][2][3], a large number of reports document sensitivity to this compound in toiletries [4], Occupational contact dermatitis from this isothiazoli none mixture is not frequent; the most important industrial sources of sensitization are cutting oils, water-cooling sys tems [5], radiography [6) and milk sampling [7).…”

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“…During the last few years there have been may reports of hypersensitivity to this compound as reviewed by Luckeret al- [4].…”

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Occupational Dermatitis from Isothiazolinones in the Nylon Production

Valsecchi¹,

Leghissa²,

Piazzolla³

et al. 1993

Dermatology

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Kathon is a biocide consisting of a mixture of two isothiazolinone derivatives (5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one) in an approximate ratio of 3:1 respectively, and with MgCl₂ and Mg(NO₃)₂ present as stabilizers. The isothiazolinones are marketed under several brand names, and the concentration of the active ingredient varies according to their intended application. At a concentration of 3–15 ppm it shows activity against a wide spectrum of fungi, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Contact allergy to it has been caused by cosmetics and also by products used in the pottery and various other industries. Recently we had the opportunity to observe 6 cases of occupational allergic contact dermatitis from an isothiazolinone mixture named Grotan TK 2 in a large textile industry producing nylon. An oil emulsion containing isothiazolinones is used in the spinning phase of the work cycle to prevent bacterial contamination that would damage yarn quality; furthermore, it helps to decrease the electrostatic charge that is produced by high speed at which the yarn moves and also to decrease the breakage possibility.

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Evaluation of the Frequency of Contact Allergic Reactions to Kathon CG in the Maastricht Area – 1987–1990

Cited by 6 publications

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Allergic contact dermatitis from strawberry lipsalve

Allergic contact dermatitis from strawberry lipsalve

Occupational hypersensitivity to isothiazolinone derivatives in a radiology technician

Occupational Dermatitis from Isothiazolinones in the Nylon Production

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