Textile skin reactions

Neither the REFORM textile reactant nor the cured cloth treated with REFORM textile reactant cause skin irritation or any allergic skin reaction or sensitization. REFORM textile reactant is not mutagenic. 

The toxic nature of some dyes and intermediates has long been recognized. Dermatologists have reported cases of skin reactions suspected to be caused by textile dyes. The positive link between benzidine derivatives and 2-naphthylamine with bladder cancer is also well documented. In fact, these studies prompted the introduction of stringent government regulations to control the exposure of workers to dye dust and the discharge of chemicals, colors, and other effluents. 

Building interiors decorated with textile and other soft fiber wall materials have been show to induce mucosal irritation, allergic reaction, skin reaction, asthmatic response, and CNS symptoms associated with SBS. Such wall coverings typically release formaldehyde and other pollutants. They also adsorb and subsequently release other SBS-inducing chemicalsJ33l... 

Crime detection primarily identification of poisons, of bloodstains, writing and typewriter inks, and a host of miscible materials such as textile fibers from clothing, hair, skin, etc. A variety of analytical methods are used in police laboratories, including microscopes, spottests, color reactions, and spectrophotometry. 

Cationic fabric softeners are practically nontoxic by oral or dermal administration [3], Consumers with sensitive skin may suspect softener-treated fabrics to possibly cause adverse effects. Textiles in contact with the skin can have dermatological effects such as allergic reactions and irritations. Skin irritation, however, depends on many parameters such as textile properties, skin sensitivity, and conditions of exposure (e.g., duration, perspiration, and environmental conditions such as climate) [80],... 

Dichlorophene (dichlorodihydroxydiphenylmethane, G4, cuniphen) closely related to hexachlorophene, is used in dentifrices, shampoos, antiperspirants, deodorant preparations, and over-the-counter products for athlete s foot. It is also used as an antifungal and antibacterial preservative in textiles. Schorr (1970) reported three cases of contact allergy to dichlorophene in a skin lotion and a bandage used for stasis ulcers. Two of Epstein s (1966) three patients allergic to dichlorophene were apparently sensitized by cosmetic bases. According to Fisher and Tobin (1953) dichlorophene is a more potent sensitizer than hexachlorophene they did not find cross-reaction between these two substances as did Epstein (1966). 

Toxicology ACGIH TLV/TWA 2 mg(Sn)/m LD50 (IP, mouse) 101 mg/kg LC50 (inh., raL 10 min) 2300 m m poison by IP route mod. toxic by inh. conesive imtant to skin, eyes, mucous membranes causes bums imtating to respiratory system TSCA listed Precaution DOT Conesive material evolves heat on contact with moisture liberates HCI on contact with moisture or heat violent reaction with K, Na, turpentine, ethylene oxide, or alkyl nitrates Hazardous Decomp. Prods. Heated to decomp., emits toxic fumes of CL Storage Moisture-sensitive keep well stoppered Uses Electroconductive/electroluminescent coatings textile dye mordant ... 

The human symptoms of building sourced microbial exposure involve an array of physical and systemic reactions affecting the skin, mucous membranes, eyes, ipper and lower respiratory tracts and muscles. Some reactions are short-term (acute) and others are long-term (chronic). All affect productivity, health costs, and well-being. Similarly, microbes sourced horn textile reservoirs can cause these same effects... 

A J Bircher, Cutaneous immediate-type reactions to textiles 166-170 in Textiles and the Skin, P Eisner, K Hatch, and W Wigger-Alberti, (Vol.Eds), in Current Problems in Dermatology, 31 G Burg, (Series Ed), Basel Karger, 2003. 

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