title: Allergic contact dermatitis to 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one in the carpet industry.
abstract: The compound 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) is the active ingredient in Proxel GXL a commonly used preservative in many industries. The present case report identifies the carpet industry as an additional source of occupational allergic contact dermatitis to BIT.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Fremantle Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Taran
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Delaney
mesh_terms: D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D013844:Thiazoles / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D013844:Thiazoles; C015699:1,2-benzisothiazoline-3-one