title: Contact allergy to 2-hydroxy-5-tert-butyl benzylalcohol and 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-tert-butylphenol, components of a phenolic resin used in marking pens.
abstract: 2-hydroxy-5-tert-butyl benzylalcohol and 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-tert-butylphenol were identified as contact allergens in a phenolic resin used as a tackifier in the ink of a marking pen, which, after being used directly on the skin, caused an acute contact dermatitis on the hand of a 13-year-old boy. The patient also reacted to 4-tert-butylphenol-formaldehyde resin (BPF resin) 1% pet. included in the European standard series.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Hagdrup
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Egsgaard
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Carlsen
authors: K E
authors: KE
authors: Andersen
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000485:Allergens; D002084:Butylated Hydroxytoluene / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000378:metabolism; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007281:Ink; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D002084:Butylated Hydroxytoluene; C091483:2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-tert-butylphenol; C091482:2-hydroxy-5-tert-butylbenzyl alcohol