Occupational allergy from 1,2‐benzisothiazolin‐3‐one and other preservatives in plastic emulsions

Abstract

Two male employees in an industry producing plastic emulsions acquired contact dermatitis from preservatives. One was sensitized to both components in a preservative, i.e. 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one and ethylene diamine. The other man acquired a contact allergy to 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one and to another preservative, formaldehyde.