Airborne exposure to methylisothiazolinone in paint causing allergic contact dermatitis: An Australian perspective

An alarming increase in contact allergy to methylisothiazolinone (MI) has been noted worldwide. Airborne exposure to MI in paint is an acknowledged occupational hazard. We present the first Australian report of airborne allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) following exposure to wall paint containing MI...

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Published in:Australasian journal of dermatology 2016-11, Vol.57 (4), p.294-295
Main Authors: Wright, Annaliesa M, Cahill, Jennifer L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
airborne
allergic contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
eczema
methylisothiazolinone
Occupational exposure
paint
patch test
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Summary:An alarming increase in contact allergy to methylisothiazolinone (MI) has been noted worldwide. Airborne exposure to MI in paint is an acknowledged occupational hazard. We present the first Australian report of airborne allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) following exposure to wall paint containing MI.
ISSN:0004-8380
1440-0960
DOI:10.1111/ajd.12384