Dermatitis from hexavalent chromate in the accelerator of an epoxy sealant (PR1422) used in the aircraft industry.
4 aircraft construction workers developed allergic contact dermatitis of the hands and forearms. The allergen was hexavalent chromate in the accelerating solution of an epoxy-based sealant (PR1422). Although chromate dermatitis from an epoxy resin has been described, epoxy system accelerators are a hitherto unrecognized source of occupational chromate dermatitis.
Department of Dermatology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, N. Ireland, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D000401:Aircraft; D002840:Chromates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D004852:Epoxy Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005542:Forearm; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D002840:Chromates; D004852:Epoxy Compounds