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Dermatitis in a rubber tyre factory
Author(s) -
Zina A. M.,
Bedello P. G.,
Cane D.,
Bundino S.,
Benedetio A.
Publication year - 1987
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.1600-0536.1987.tb02637.x
Subject(s) - sensitization , dermatology , medicine , benzothiazole , contact dermatitis , natural rubber , factory (object oriented programming) , occupational exposure , allergic contact dermatitis , allergy , environmental health , immunology , chemistry , materials science , composite material , organic chemistry , computer science , programming language
An outbreak of occupational dermatitis in a rubber tyre factory is reported. An unusual clinical picture was recognized. Patch tests revealed a high sensitization rate to the MBT derivative used: 2‐(2′‐4′dinitrophenylthio) benzothiazole. Since tests with MBT mix and dinitrophenol were negative, sensitization to a contaminant was suspected. DNCB was traced as the substance responsible.