Allergic contact dermatitis from methylisothiocyanate in soil disinfectants*
- 1 May 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Contact Dermatitis
- Vol. 6 (3) , 183-186
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1980.tb05595.x
Abstract
Observations on nine patients with occupational dermatitis from methylisothiocyanate (MITC) lead to the following conclusions: MITC causes primarily a toxic dermatitis, but as a strong sensitizer it induces sensitization as well. Cross reactions between MITC and benzylisothiocyanate, the active agent of Sulbentin antimycotics. were not seen. In one patient a MITC acid burn on one foot and leg caused systemic poisoning from absorption with reversible damage to the liver parenchyma.Keywords
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