Allergic contact dermatitis due to nonylphenol ethoxylate (nonoxynol-6)

Contact Dermatitis. 1984 Apr;10(4):235-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1984.tb00106.x.

Abstract

The non-ionic emulsifier "nonoxynol-6" found in an industrial waterless hand cleanser induced allergic contact dermatitis on the upper extremities of a uranium mill maintenance worker. The chemical is an irritant for the rabbit. It was not shown to be a cutaneous sensitizer for the albino guinea pit using the guinea pig maximization test.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dermatitis, Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Contact / pathology
  • Ethylene Glycols / adverse effects*
  • Excipients / adverse effects*
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Humans
  • Immunization
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nonoxynol
  • Polyethylene Glycols / adverse effects*
  • Rabbits
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Ethylene Glycols
  • Excipients
  • Nonoxynol
  • terics
  • Polyethylene Glycols