Occupational dermatitis to epoxydic and phenolic resins.
Contact dermatitis to epoxydic and phenolic resins are the most frequent contact dermatoses due to plastics, in particular in the form of airborne dermatitis. The chemical formulas of the various components of these resins and their additives are complex and the patch tests available in the trade are insufficient and often arrive at a late stage in the progress of industry, in particular in advanced technologies like aeronautical engineering, shipbuilding or the new floor and wall coverings in buildings. This article is a review of the actions to be taken with these allergies, as well as with regards to their diagnosis, prevention and medico-legal compensation.
Service des maladies professionnelles CHU Nantes, Hôtel Dieu, 44093 Nantes cedex 1, France. christian.geraut@univ-nantes.fr
Christian
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Geraut
Dominique
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Tripodi
Béatrice
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Brunet-Courtois
Fabrice
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Leray
Laurent
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Geraut
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004853:Epoxy Resins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods; D010636:Phenols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011108:Polymers / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D004853:Epoxy Resins; D010636:Phenols; D011108:Polymers; D005557:Formaldehyde; C011529:phenol-formaldehyde resin