Allergic contact sensitization to the glycidyl ester of hexahydrophthalic acid in a cutting oil

Contact Dermatitis. 1986 Aug;15(2):66-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1986.tb01278.x.

Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis is reported in 5 machine operatives working with a cutting oil containing an epoxy compound used as a stabilizer. Positive patch test reactions to this compound were obtained in all 5 men and were negative in 25 controls.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids / adverse effects*
  • Dermatitis, Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / etiology*
  • Epoxy Compounds / adverse effects*
  • Ethers, Cyclic / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Industrial Oils / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patch Tests

Substances

  • Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids
  • Epoxy Compounds
  • Ethers, Cyclic
  • cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid bis(oxiranylmethyl) ester