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Occupational dermatitis due to an epoxy acrylate
Author(s) -
Kanerva Lasse,
Jolanki Rhita,
Estlander Tuula
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1986.tb01165.x
Subject(s) - epoxy , allergic contact dermatitis , acrylate , disinfectant , contact dermatitis , materials science , dentistry , monomer , dermatology , chemistry , composite material , medicine , organic chemistry , allergy , polymer , immunology
A dental assistant developed sensitivity to denial restorative materials within 3 months of starting to use them. They contained the epoxy acrylate BIS‐GMA, which is the most commonly used dimethacrylate monomer in dental composite restorations. She was positive to a patch test with BIS‐GMA, which was the probable allergen, and epoxy resin, but this substance was not present in the materials used, LIS shown by high performance liquid chromatography. The patient was also allergic to the disinfectant Desimex i® containing dodecyl diaminoethyl glycine.