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Concentration variability of potent allergens of p ‐ tert ‐butylphenol‐formaldehyde resin (PTBP‐FR) in patch test preparations and commercially available PTBP‐FR
Author(s) -
Hamann C.R.,
Zimerson E.,
Hamann D.,
Laugesen L.,
Carlsson B.,
Nathansen C.,
Hamann C.,
Bruze M.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10781.x
Subject(s) - phoenix , library science , art history , medicine , archaeology , art , history , computer science , metropolitan area
Summary Background p ‐ tert ‐Butylphenol‐formaldehyde resin (PTBP‐FR) is a common component of glues used in the manufacturing of many plastic, electronic, rubber, wood and leather products. Two main allergens of PTBP‐FR have been described. Objectives To determine the concentrations of the two main allergens of PTBP‐FR in diagnostic patch testing preparations and PTBP‐FR available to glue and adhesive manufacturers. Methods Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry was used to confirm the identity and determine the purity of reference materials. High‐pressure liquid chromatography was used to analyse patch test preparations and commercially available PTBP‐FR. Results In the PTBP‐FR in analysed patch test preparations the highest concentration of the allergenic dimer 4‐ tert ‐butyl‐2‐(5‐ tert ‐butyl‐2‐hydroxy‐3‐hydroxymethyl‐benzyloxymethyl)‐6‐hydroxymethylphenol found was 1·79% and the lowest 0·21%. The highest concentration of the allergenic dimer 4‐ tert ‐butyl‐2‐(5‐ tert ‐butyl‐2‐hydroxy‐benzyloxymethyl)‐6‐hydroxymethylphenol found in PTBP‐FR of analysed patch test preparations was 0·50% and the lowest concentration found was 0·04%. In commercially available PTBP‐FR the highest concentration of 4‐ tert ‐butyl‐2‐(5‐ tert ‐butyl‐2‐hydroxy‐3‐hydroxymethyl‐benzyloxymethyl)‐6‐hydroxymethylphenol found was 3·7% and the highest concentration of 4‐ tert ‐butyl‐2‐(5‐ tert ‐butyl‐2‐hydroxy‐benzyloxymethyl)‐6‐hydroxymethylphenol found was 1·1%. In three PTBP‐FR samples neither allergen could be detected. Conclusions Our data suggest that reporting resin concentration in petrolatum is not predictive of a consistent concentration of the two main allergens of PTBP‐FR. The 10‐fold difference in allergen concentration between different patch test preparations has significant ramifications for maintaining consistent dose of delivered allergen. The results of this study reinforce the need for patch test product standardization in the contact dermatitis community.