Paints dermatitis

Fisher AA (1995) Paint dermatitis the role of routine patch test series in detecting contact allergens in paint. Cutis 56 16 Gan SL, Goh CL, Lee CS, Hui KH (1987) Occupational dermatosis among sanders in the furniture industry. Contact Dermatitis 17 237-240... 

Another compound, the antimicrobial action of which is associated with chelation, is 2-pyridinethiol-A/-oxide [3811-73-2] (Omadine). Activity has been shown to depend on coordinating property. The iron chelate is active, but not the free pyridine compound (200). In the form of its zinc chelate it is found in shampoos to control seborrheic dermatitis (201). Other appHcations of this useful chemical include preservation of adhesives, plastics, latex paints, polyurethane foam, and metal working fluids (202). 

Goh CL. 1985. Irritant dermatitis from tri-n-butyl tin oxide in paint. Contact Dermatitis 12 161-163. 

Engel H, Calnan C. 1963. Chromate dermatitis from paint. Br J Ind Med 20 192-198. 

Mohamed M, Nixon R. Severe allergic contact dermatitis induced by paraphenylenediamine in paint-on temporary tattoos . Australas J Dermatol 2000 41(3) 168-71. 

Jappe U, Hausen BM, Petzoldt D. Erythema-multiformelike eruption and depigmentation following allergic contact dermatitis from a paint-on henna tattoo, due to paraphenylenediamine contact hypersensitivity. Contact Dermatitis 2001 45(4) 249-50. 

Chronic effects associated with occupational exposures to turpentine include cerebral atrophy, behavioral changes, anemia, bone marrow damage, glomerulonephritis, and dermatitis. Urinary disturbances, albuminuria, and urinary casts were observed in workers exposed to paints and varnishes. Elowever, renal damage associated with occupational exposures to turpentine was transient and reversible. 

Hexamethylene tetramine is an important chemical. Its most important application is as a source of formaldehyde for crosslinking phenolic molding powders, shell molding resins, and two-step curing resins for chip board. Quatemization of HMTA with an alkyl chloride (R-Cl) gives a family of bactericides (developed by Dow) for use in latex paints and as a dermatitis preventative in water-soluble cutting oil. Hexamine is used in pharmaceutical formulations to combat urinary tract infections and also as an intermediate in the production of chloramphenicol. 

Nawaf, A.M., A. Joshi, and O. Nour-Eldin. 2003. Acute aUeigic contact dermatitis due to p r -phenylenediamine after temp>o-rary henna painting. /. Dermatol. 30(ll) 797-800. 

Uses Surfactant used in formulation of textile auxs., emulsifiers, as domestic and industrial cleaner, for agrochem. prods., cosmetics, resin emulsion, etc. grease remover in tannery compounding aid for polymer and plastics industry anticoagulant for latex paints Properties Turbid Iiq. polyol char, odor sol. in water sp.gr. 0.95 vise. 25-45 cps vapor pressure < 0.01 mm Hg (20 C) m.p. = 10 C m.p. 5-6 C b.p. > 100 C HLB 8.3 hyd. no. 169-184 flash pt. (COC) > 250 C pH 6.5-7.5 (1% aq.) nonionic 0.2% moisture Toxicology Repeated contact with skin can cause dermatitis eye irritant ing. of Ig. amts, will result in diarrhea and weakness Environmental Biodeg. 

Certain resins, seals, paints, dust and adhesives are causes of dermatitis. To avert this hazard, contact with the skin must be avoided. All loose materials must be handled carefully to avoid splashing. Suitable plastic gloves and correct barrier creams on forearms and hands should be used. 

Beck MH (1992) Occupational dermatoses surveillance in the United Kingdom. Br J Dermatol 127 16-17 Bhushan M, Beck MH (1997) Allergic contact dermatitis from tea tree oil in a wart paint. Contact Dermatitis 36 117-118... 

Castellani s solution (or paint) is an old medicament mainly used for the local treatment of fungal skin infections. It contains boric acid, fuchsin, resorcinol, water, phenol (90%), acetone, and spirit. Lundell and Nordman (1973) reported a case in which two applications of Casteiiani s solution severely poisoned a 6-week-old boy, who became cyanotic with 41% methemoglobin. Another case report (Rogers et al. 1978) states that, hours after the application of Casteiiani s paint to the entire body surface (except the face) of a 6-week-old infant for severe seborrheic dermatitis, the child became drowsy and had shallow breathing. 

Adams RM, Fregert S, Gruvberger B, Maibach HI (1976) Water solubility of zinc chromate primer paints used as antirust agents. Contact Dermatitis 6 357-358... 

Gruvberger B, Bruze M, Almgren G (1998) Occupational dermatoses in a plant producing binders for paints and glues. Contact Dermatitis 38 71-77... 

Colophony in soldering fluxes for electronic assemblies is a well-known cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Since the allergens can be airborne, facial dermatitis is not uncommon, in addition to hand eczema (Widstrom 1983 Liden 1984 Goh and Ng 1987 Koh et al. 1990). Paint, lacquers and glues can contain colophony, but reports of contact allergy to these... 

Cofield BG, Storrs FJ, Strawn CB (1985) Contact allergy to aziridine paint hardener. Arch Dermatol 121 373-6 Conde-Salazar L, Guimaraens D, Romero LV (1988) Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from anaerobic acrylic sealants. Contact Dermatitis 18 129... 

Epoxy-resin compounds have been found to be allergens, especially in painting and paint processing, electrical insulation, gluing and the manufacture of epoxy objects. In addition to the amount of epoxyresin compounds used, other important aspects for the development of dermatitis from epoxy-resin compounds include the frequency of skin contacts with the causative agent, the concentration of the epoxy compound used, the size of the contaminated skin area and possibilities to use protective gloves (Jolanki 1991). 

Purpuric allergic contact dermatitis, scleroderma-like disorders, atypical psoriasis and erythema multiforme have been described to be caused by exposure to epoxy compounds (Holness and Nethercott 1989) Bach-urzewska and Borucka (1986) reported Raynaud s-disease-type ailments. Rycroft (1980) reported on a patient whose epoxy-resin sensitisation was followed by atypical psoriasis, while Lichter et al. (1992) described a patient whose sensitisation to epoxy resin and hardener was followed by lichenoid contact dermatitis. Photosensitivity has been reported in relation to the heating of DGEBA epoxy resin and the use of epoxy powder paints (Goransson et al. 1984). Photosensitivity is considered probably to be due to bisphenol A contained in the resin (Maguire 1988). 

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