Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from xanthates and carbamates in mining processes.
The objective of this article is to describe allergic contact dermatitis from sodium isopropyl xanthate, potassium amyl xanthate, and carbamates in a geotechnician, to discuss possible cross-reactions, and to report the widespread use of carbamates and mercaptobenzothiazole in mining processes.
Sasseville
Denis
D
McGill University Health Centre, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, PQ, Canada.
Muhn
Channy Y
CY
Al-Sowaidi
Mowza
M
D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002219:Carbamates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003429:Cross Reactions; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008906:Mining; D010328:Patch Tests
D000485:Allergens; D002219:Carbamates