Synonym(s)
INCI designation: Chloroacetamides
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Preservative in cosmetics, topical medicines, paints, varnishes, colours, polishes. Formerly also used in cooling lubricants. In the epicutaneous test series (according to DKG) "Preservative in Externa" 0.2 % present in Vaseline.
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- Schnuch A et al (2011) Contact allergy to preservatives. Analysis of IVDK data 1996-2009 Br J Dermatol 164:1316-1325
- Schwensen JF et al (2014) Occupational contact dermatitis in hairdressers: an analysis of patch test data from the Danish contact dermatitis group, 2002-2011 Contact dermatitis 70: 233-237
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer