Contact Dermatitis 1983-11-01

Allergic contact dermatitis from 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, a paint mildewcide.

C G Mathias, K E Andersen, K Hamann

Index: Contact Dermatitis 9(6) , 507-9, (1983)

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Abstract

Severe allergic contact dermatitis from a paint mildewcide, 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, developed in a worker formulating latex paints within a paint manufacturing company, Guinea pig maximization testing demonstrated this to be a moderate sensitizer. Further cases of allergic contact dermatitis may be encountered as the use of this biocide increases in the market place.