Sensitization studies in the guinea pig with the active ingredients of Euxyl® K 400

Abstract
The preservative Euxyl® K 400 consists of the 2 active ingredients, 2-phenoxyethanol and 1, 2-dibromo-2, 4-dicyanobutane. Sensitization studies with the guinea pig maximization test were performed with these substances, but no sensitizing capacity was demonstrated in the case of either compound.