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1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane/2-phenoxyethanol Preservative agent in cosmetics, (also in most toiletpaper), glues, paints, cooling fluids. 1,3 diphenylguanidine component of carba-mix, intermediary in rubber, fungicides 1-(3 dimethylaminopropyl)3 ethylcarbodiimide chemical reagent 2,5 di-tert-pentylhydroquinone adhesive tape, rubber 2-hydroxy-ethylacrylate Acrylic monomer for use in uv-inks, adhesives, lacquers, artificial nails, etc. 2-mercaptobenzimidazole intermediary for rubber, cutting-oil, anti-freeze, fungicide. 21-dehydro hydrocortisone metabolite of hydrocortisone 21-dehydro hydrocortisone butyrate metabolite hydrocortisone butyrate 3-iodo-2-propynylbutyl carbamate 4,4 dihydroxydiphenyl 4-amino-n n -diethylaniline Photography: color and black/white filmdeveloping. May cause lichenoid reactions. 5-(2-bromovinyl)-2'deoxyuridine antiviral agent 6-chloro-2-chloromethyl-4-pheny-quinazoline-3-oxide Dimethylfumaraat Methylacrylate Octocrylene abitol Organic alcohol derived from wood rosin for use in adhesives, mascara, inks sealants, etc. Plasticizer in plastic materials. acexamic acid(sodium) achillea(extract) aciclovir acid red 118 acid red 359 acid yellow 36 dye in shoes alclofenac alclomethasone dipropionate(trial gb) alclomethasone(dipropionate) topical non-fluorinated corticosteroid (ester) alcohol solvent allantoin allylglycidylether reactive diluents in epoxy resin systems; form chemical bonds with the resin during cure and accelerate the curing process. almond oil(sweet) alstremeria Contains tulipaline a. Crossreaction with tulip. aluminium sulphate amcinonide local corticosteroid (acetonide) amerchol l 101 trade name of product containing lanolin alcohols obtained from hydrolysis of lanolin emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic and pharmaceutical bases amethocaine hydrochloride local anaestetic, ester type cross: amylocaine hydrochloride amikacine antibiotic for general use; cross reacts with neomycin aminodimethylbenzene ammonia ammoniated mercury Organic mercurychloride used as an antiseptic. May cause pigmentation and depigmentation. ammoniumpersulphate Booster in hairbleaching, (flourbleacher not permitted). "Contacturticariasyndrome"! Reducor in photography. ammoniumthioglycolate Classic permanent wave solutions, also in depilators. amniotic fluid Cause of protein contact dermatitis in veterinarians. amoxycilline Antibiotic (aminopenicillin group). ampicillin Penicilline derivative, antibiotic. amylase Enzyme used as a flour additive, can cause contact urticaria and protein-contact dermatitis in bakers. Prick-test, immediate reading of test-site. amylcinnamaldehyde Ingredient of fragrance mix (raw material in the production of perfumes). Marker: perfume and aroma allergy. Cross reaction: cinnamic alcohol. animal epithelium apple contact-urticaria pricktest - correlation wit birch-pollen allergy arnica flower may contain sesquiterpenelactones compositae plant, used in trauma treatment crossreacts with a number of other asteraceae plants asiaticoside fresh and dried leaves of centella asiatica contains madecassic and asiatic acid and asiaticoside aspirin atropine sulphate Used as a mydriatic (rare cause of contact allergy in ophtalmologic products). azaperon b-carboxyethylacrylate Present in cliniset insulinpump (glue). bacitracin antibiotic agent effective against gram-positive organisms and spirochaetes in products for topical treatment and ophtalmic drugs often concomittant to neomycine allergy balsam of peru Marker for perfumes and flavouring materials Cross-reacts with propolis,benzoin, pt-butylphenolformaldehyde, colophony May elicit contact urticaria, toxic photosensitizer ! banana contacturticaria - pricktest may crossreact with latex basic red 46 Mono-azo textile-dye used for acrylic and polyester textiles (eg sweaters). beclomethasone dipropionate-hydr belladonna(extract-tincture) benzalkonium -chloride quaternary ammoniumcompound(often in eye-drops,contactlens-solutions, skin disinfectants, cosmetics, deodorants, mouthwashes, dentifries, cross: cetrimoniumbromide, benzethoniumchloride benzocaine Marker for p-aminobenzene compounds(cf paraphenylenediamine) In local and topical anestetics Cross reactions with: para group of compounds, parabens Is not chemically related to lidocaine (xylocaine) Photosensitizer ! benzoic acid Preservative in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics; in food (fruit) and tobacco. Antifungal agent in pharmaceutical preparations and cosmetics. Crossreactions: balsam of Peru, benzoyl peroxide. May elicit contact urticaria. benzoin(tincture) used to degrease skin - cross reacts with balsam of peru benzophenone-3 UV-A + UV-B sunscreen Photo allergy. benzophenone-4 benzoxazine deriv allergen in hirudoid (compound allergen as a contaminant) benzoyl cyclohexanol Ingredient of loctite 302 glue (cliniset catheter insulinpump). benzoyl peroxide Anti acne Initiator in the polymerizaton of plastics. Oxidizer in bleaching oils, flour, etc. benzyl alcohol Preservative; lightly anaestetic and anti-pruritic Used also in injections; solvent in photography, perfumes, paints and inks Component of balsam of peru benzyl benzoate benzylpenicillin potassium Antibiotic of the penicillin-type benzylpenicillinic acid betamethasone betamethasone dipropionate betamethasone valeraat topical and systemic corticosteroid bifonazole bioban cs 1246 Biocide, present in cooling fluids. bis-ema bis-gma Common methacrylic monomer in dental composite and sealant materials. bisabolol bisphenol a raw material in the production of epoxy and acrylic resins componentin semi-synthetic waxes photosensitizer (allergic) cross: diethylstilbestrol, hydroxyquinonemonobenzyl ether black pepper spice boldo bradophen antiseptic quaternary ammoniumcompound (uddercreams!) bromodiphenhydramine bromonitropropanediol bromotolylsulfone chemical reagent broxyquinoline antiseptic agent budesonide Local corticosteroid (acetonide) May also crossreact with certain esters e. g. HC-17-butyrate Also used in the treatment of rhinitis and asthma. Good marker of corticosteroid allergy. budesonide budesonide 0,1pet corticosteroid budesonide 1% pet budesonide 100%(trial gb) budesonide-21 dehydroxide bufexamac local anti-inflammatory agent (non-steroidal), may cause severe id-like spread reactions butacaine sulphate local anaestetic, ester type butanedioldimethacrylate Crosslinking methacrylic monomer for use in dental composite materials, sealants, prostheses, etc. butyl aminobenzoate local anaestetic, ester type surface anaestesia and creams butyl gallate anti oxidans butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane UV-A sunscreen May also cause photosensitivity. butylated hydroxyanisole Anti-oxidant in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food (also for animals), industrial products. May cause contact urticaria, depigmentation. butylated hydroxytoluene BHT is an anti-oxidant in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, solvents and food (also for animals). Is also used in the production of petroleum based products such as plastic, rubber and fuels. = E 321 butyleneglycol humectant butylglycidylether calceolaria calcipotriol calendula (extr glycerid ) camphor candida albicans allergen in atopy caoutchouc Prick-test May elicit contact-urticaria syndrome, also general reactions. In gloves, balloons, condoms, cofferdam, other medical material. Crossreacts with kiwi, banana, chestnut, ... captan Fungicide for use on vegetables, fruit and different types of plants. Bacteriostatic in soap and shampoos. carba mix Mixture of 3 rubberallergens, intermediary for rubber and adhesive tape, fungicides. carrot carvum spice caryophyllene cascara sagrada castor oil In pharmaceutical products for topical and systemic use and in cosmetics. Cross reacts with castor oil derivatives such as hydrogenated castor oil, sodiumsulforicinate (Turkey red oil), PEG-ricinoleate. castor oil hydrogen cedar wood oil cefaronide antibiotic (cefalosporin) cefazolin Antibiotic (cefalosporine group). cefotaxim ceftriaxon antibiotic (cefalosporin) cefuroxine Cefalosporine, antibiotic. cetearyl glucoside cetomacrogol 1000 - lauromacrogol/ ceteth-20 cetrimide Antiseptic, quaternary ammoniumcompound Can be irritating cetyl alcohol Emulsifier in water-based creams (pharmaceutical and cosmetics), in lanettes. May cause contact urticaria. chamomile extract-tincture compositae plant a yellow dye is extracted from the dried flowers and is sometimes used in shampoos, hair rinses and ointments contains sesquiterpenelactones chamomile oil cheese may cause protein contact dermatitis chlooracetamide methylol preservative in cooling fluids and cosmetics chloracetamide Preservative in cosmetics, leather, paints, dyes, glues, cooling-fluids. chloramine Local antiseptic chloramphenicol Antibiotic, general and topical (nose and eye drops). chlorhexidine acetate-hcl-digluc Antimicrobial agent in cosmetics and pharmaceutical creams, surgical soaps, anticaries solutions, toothpaste etc. Photosensitizer (allergic). May cause contact urticaria. chloro(dichlorophenyl)ethanone chlorocarboxymethoxymethylindolylpyridine chlorocresol Antiseptic and preservative in pharmaceutical products (also in steroidcreams), cosmetics, pesticides and fungicide in creams, soaps, balm, cooling-fluids, paints, glues. Also fungicide for use in vegetables, plants. Crossreactions with: chloroxylenol. Can cause contact urticaria. chloroxylenol Preservative antiseptic in cooling liquids, cosmetics, (e g dettol), creams, topical and urinary antiseptics. Also in pharmaceutical products, hair conditioners, toilet and deodorants, soaps, electrocardiogram paste. Cross reaction possible with chlorocresol. chlorphenesin chlorpromazine hydrochloride chlorquinaldol Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent in topical pharmaceuticals, animal food additive. Synonym: sterosan. Cross reaction with clioquinol. chlortetracycline hydrochloride antibiotic chocolate chrysanthemum Contains sesquiterpenelactones (asteraceae). cinchocaine local and epidural anaestetic, amidetype in creams, suppositories e g scheriproct, ultraproct photosensitizer cinnamic aldehyde Ingredient in perfumes (component of fragrance mix) for household products like deodorizers, detergents and soap. Is an indicator for aroma and perfume-allergy. Flavor in toothpaste, sweets, ice cream, soft drinks, chewing gums. Contact-urticaria ! Cross reaction: cinnamic alcohol, cinnamon oil. cinnamon cinnamon oil (ceylon) cinnamyl alcohol Indicator for balsam of Peru and perfume-allergy. Ingredient of fragrance mix Component of perfumed cosmetic products and deodorants. ciprofloxacin citral perfume component citronellol clemizole sulphate-undecenoate clioquinol Mixture of vioform and sterosan Used as a desinfectant in pharmaceuticals, veterinary products. Possible cross-reactions with other quinolines (oxyquinoline, bioxyquinoline) clioquinol Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent in topical pharmaceuticals, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing preparations, also in veterinary medicine and animal food additive. Synonym: vioform, chinoform. Cross reaction with chlorquinaldol, oxyquinoline. clobetasol propionate local corticosteroid (ester) clobetasone butyrate local corticosteroid (ester) clopidogrel cloprednol clorophene Is an antiseptic to be active against a wide range of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. It is used as a skin desinfectant. clotrimazole clove cloxacillin coal tar fototoxic byproduct in the distillation of coal topical anti-eczematic agent cobalt chloride Concomittant with nickel (metallic objects), dichromate (cement, shoes) ,vit b12, rubberdye, industrial oils, animal food,plastics May cause contact urticaria ! cobalt naftenate accelerator in polyester resins cocamide dea Non-ionic surfactant, foamstabiliser, shampoos and liquid soap. In cooling fluids. cocamidopropyl betaine Amphoteric surfactant in detergents, shampoos, contactlens- solutions, liquid soap and cleansers. Crossreacts with cocobetaine. The allergen might be a contaminant. cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate ingredient of toleriane (previous formula) in contactlens solutions related to cocamidopropylbetaine coco hydrolysed animal protein Conditioners in shampoos, hairbalsem, cosmetic creams. Crossreacts with xerumenex®. coco-glucoside colophony = extract of pine trees Allergen in adhesive tape, depilatorywax, mascara, paper, dental materials, glues (shoes), varnishes, violin resin, antislip agents, soldering Crossreactions with perubalsem, eugenol comfeel wounddressing wounddressing compositae mixture hausen copper sulphate Copper is present in amalgame. Fungicide, pigments in paints, reagent toner in photography. Present in animal feed. Copper metal is used in dental alloys. Used in cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical products. cortisone acetate corticosteroid cosmetic material cowhairs crotamiton cyanoacrylate Use: instant glue, adhesives for surgical materials, metals, plastic, artifical nails, rubber and glass. Cross reacts with ethylacrylates cyclohexyl thiophtalimide Rubberadditive cystine decyl glucoside deodorant dephe desmodur tt isocyanate in glues,resins,etc desonide corticosteroid (acetonide group) desoxymethasone dexamethasone dexamethasone acetate dexamethasone disodiumphosphate dexamethasone sodium phosphate corticosteroid, used in eye and ear preparations and in systemic preparations dexpanthenol vitamine d derivative;in topical pharmaceutical products and cosmeticsanimal feed additive diallyldisulphide diaminodiphenylmethane Best marker for para-aminobenzene compound = rubber anti-oxidant In anti corrosion, plastic (polyurethanes) and glues (epoxy), insecticides, photosensitizer diazolidinyl urea Preservative in cosmetics. Is a formaldehyde-releaser. Crossreactions with: imidazolidinylurea, formaldehyde. dibekacine antibiotic for general use; cross reacts with neomycine dibenzothiazyldisulphide Accelerator for natural rubber, nitrile-butadiene, butyl and styrene-butadiene rubber. Component of mercapto-mix, intermediary in rubber, cutting-oil, anti-freeze, fungicide. Retarder for chloroprene rubber. dibutylphtalate dibutylthiourea dichlorisone prednisolone derivative dichlorobenzyl alcohol dichlorophene Bactericide, fungicide and algicide in soaps, cosmetics, shampoos, tooth paste, mouthwasher, deodorants, foot powders, papers, adhesives and bandages and cooling fluids. Cross reaction: hexachlorophene. diclofenac sodium dicyclohexylcarbodiimide chemical used in the synthesis of peptides didecyldimethylammonium chloride didecyldimethylammoniumchloride diethylenetriamine Basic amine used as a hardener in epoxyresins. May also cause irritant reactions. diethylthiouree Rubberaccelerator, also in plastics. diflorasone diacetate difluprednate dihydroxyacetone self tanning agent diiodohydroxyquinoline dimenhydrinate dimethicone dimethisoquin hydrochloride dimethoate organofosforderivative used as an insecticide dimethyl sulphoxide dimethylaminopropylamine hardener in epoxyresins irritant probable allergen as a contaminant in cocamidopropylbetaine(tegobetain dimethyloldihydroxyethyleneureum textile finish resin dimethylsulphoxide(trial) diphenhydramine hydrochloride Sedative antihistaminic used in pharmaceutical products, eye drops, creams. Can cause photocontactallergy (in UVB region). diphenylmethanediisocyanate (MDI) diphenylthiourea Accelerator in rubber and plastics, adhesive tape, in sulphur dyes. dipivefrine hydrochloride Used as a sympathomimetic, also in the treatment of glaucoma. Rare cause of contactallergy for ophtalmologic products. dipropylene glycol dipyridamol direct orange 34 disodium edetate Chelator metals, related to tetrasodiumedetate (edta). Does not cross react with ethylenediamine. Preservative in cosmetic products, also as anti-coagulant. disperse blue 106 Mono azo textile-dye (mainly in polyester) Crossreacts with disperse blue 124. disperse blue 124 Azo textile-dye used for secondary cellulose acetate fabrics (acetate, eg pants, stockings, garment linings, etc). Cross reacts to disperse blue 106. disperse blue 153 disperse blue 3 Textile dye of antraquinone type. Dye in nylon, acrylic, polyester and acetate. Stocking dye. disperse blue 35 Textile-dye of antraquinone type. Dye in nylon, acryl, polyester, acetate. Phototoxic. disperse blue 85 Textile dye of azo type. Dye in synthetic fibres. disperse brown 1 Textile-dye of azo type. disperse mix malmö disperse orange 1 Textile dye of azo type. Dye in Diolen, Tergal, Terlenka, nylon, Trevira. disperse orange 13 azo textile-dye disperse orange 3 Azo-textiledye: acetate, silk, wool and cotton May crossreact with disperse yellow 3, ppd, etc. disperse red 1 Azo-dye in textile, nylon, polyester (pants, stockings). disperse red 17 Textile dye of azo type. Dye in acetate, silk, wool and cotton. Stocking dye. disperse yellow 3 Azo textile-dye: acetate and nylon (pants) May crossreact with disperse orange 3, ppd, etc. disperse yellow 9 Textile-dye of nitrotype in terylene. disulfiram component thiuram-mix, rubber-allergy (shoes), fungicide, germicide, pesticide antabuse: for alcoholics and sometimes for nickel-allergy dithianone pesticide dithiodimorpholine Vulcaniser in rubber. dmdm hydantoin Is a formaldehyde liberator. Preservative in cosmetics, shampoos, conditioners. Preservative in paints, cutting oils, polish, inks, glues. dodecanol dodecyl gallate Anti-oxidant in cosmetic and food (lard) = E 312 dodecylmercaptane polymerization inhibitor added to polyurethane resins and neoprene glues for use e g in the shoe industry doxycycline tetracycline derivative dynasilan glymo present in certain siliconresins echinacea (extr glycerid ) econazole nitrate may cross react with miconazole antifungal agent of the imidazole type which is used in topical and vaginal preparations to prevent growth of dermatophytes, yeast, molds eosin Drying red coloring agent in nail polish, wool, silk and paper inks, drugs, cosmetics; used as a pharmaceutical product (no antiseptic properties!) Phototoxic epoxy acrylate Acrylate oligomer for use in uv-reactive inks and varnishes. epoxy resin In resins, glues, paints, varnishes, adhesive tape Sometimes in cement coatings erythromycin escin ethinyloestradiol ethoxyethyl p-methoxycinnamate u v b -sunscreen fototoxic ethoxyethylacrylate ethyl dihydroxypropyl para aminobenzoate u v b-sunscreen ethyl methacrylate ethylacrylate acrylic monomer in the production of textile and paper coatings, leather finish resins and adhesives ethylene glycol monostearate ethylenediamine hydrate Stabilizer in steroid creams and rubber, latex. Inhibitor in anti-freeze solutions. Component in aminophylline. Epoxy curing agent. Accelerator in colour development baths in photography. ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate Crosslinking methacrylic monomer in dental composites, sealants, prostheses adhesives, artificial nails, printing inks, etc. ethylenethiourea Rubber accelerator (possible transposition to carbamate), fungicide. ethyleneurea, melamineformaldehyde ethylhexylglycerin etofenamate non steroidal anti-inflammatory agent eucalyptus oil eucerin contains woolalcohols eugenol-benzoyleugenol Ingredient of fragrance-mix. In perfumes and aromas (clove), tooth-paste dental products, in the production of vanillin, insect attractant. May elicit contact urticaria. Crossreacts with balsam of peru,isoeugenol,benzoin. farnesol in perfumery fat fenoprofen fenoterol hydrobromide fenoxypoly(ethylenoxy)ethylacrylate Allergen in cliniset insulinpump (glue) fenticonazole nitrate imidazole antifungal agent fish Pricktest ! May cause protein contactdermatitis. flourmix Prick- or scratchtest; immediate reading of test-site. Flour can produce a contact urticaria or protein contact dermatitis in bakers' hands (most important "protein-allergen" in bakers). The hand dermatitis resembles an eczematous dermatitis. flucloronide corticosteroid flucloxacilline antibiotic (penicillinase-resistent penicillin) fludrocortisone acetate corticosteroid (hydrocortisone group) flumethasone pivalate flumoxonide flunisolide fluocinolone acetonide fluocinonide fluocortin butylester fluocortolone fluocortolone hexanoate fluocortolone pivalate fluorodihydro-oxiranyl-benzopyran fluorometholone(acetate) fluprednidene acetate fluprednisolone acetate fluticasone propionate corticosteroid of the estergroup; formaldehyde Preservative agent (cosmetics,household, pharmaceutical and industrial products, textile and paper) Contacturticaria ! fragrance-mix Mixture of 8 perfume-allergens and sorbitansesquioleate (= arlacel c) = marker for perfume allergy framycetin fresh/dried lemon peel frullanolide fuchsia gamma-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane intermediary product in silicone-resins contains allylglycidylether as an impurity garlic responsable for pulpitis in cooks gentamicin sulphate Antibiotic, for general and topical use. Cross reacts with neomycine. geraniol Ingredient in fragrance-mix, perfume, citronella and geranium oils and in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. Insect attractant. geranium geranium oil Essential oil of geranium used in various perfumes, odorant for tooth and dusting powders, ointments. Perfume in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. gerbera girdle glove glue / glutaraldehyde Antiseptic (cold sterilising of endoscopes), anti-perspirant, hardener for photography, leather tanning agent. glyceryl monostearate w/o non-ionic emulsifier glyceryl ricinoleate castor oil derivative glyceryl trinitrate glycerylmonothioglycolaat In acid permanent wave solutions (penetrates through rubber gloves). May crossreact to ammoniumthioglycolate. glycerylrosinate glycidyl methacrylate glycol salicylate rubefacient(creams,ointments) glyoxal goldsodiumthiosulfate Gold derivative used for screening of contact allergy to dental gold materials. grass / grasshopper grasspollen aeroallergen (atopy) guaiazulene anti inflammatory halcinonide acetate hedera helix english ivy hellebore hexamethylenediisocyanate hexamidine isethionate Is used as an antiseptic in topical pharmaceutical products and as a preservative in cosmetics. hexamine Urinary antiseptic agent, rubber accelerator and formaldehyde liberator. Antirust in the production of phenolformaldehyde resins. Preservative in cosmetic products, antiperspirant, epoxy curing agent, corrosion inhibitor for steel. hexandioldiacrylate common acrylic monomer in uv-cured inks, adhesives, coatings, photo- resists, castings, artificial nails, etc monomer in dental composite materials hexylene glycol homatropine hydrobromide honesty house dust house-dustmite aeroallergen (atopy) human dander aeroallergen (atopy) hydrazine sulphate Used as flux for soldering brass, copper, aluminium and other metals. Pressure stabilizer in cutting oils. hydrocortisone Corticosteroid for local and systemic use. Crossreacts with prednisolone, methyl prednisolone, prednisone and derivatives and with tixocortol pivalate. Systemic reactions are possible. Betamethasone and dexamethasone are good alternatives for hydrocortisone-allergic patients. hydrocortisone aceponate corticosteroid hydrocortisone acetate hydrocortisone buteprate corticosteroid hydrocortisone hydrogen succinat corticosteroid hydrocortisone-17-butyrate Local corticosteroid (ester) Marker for corticosteroid allergy hydrocortisone-21 butyrate hydroquinone Active part of pigmenting agents (melasma), inhibitor in acryl-and polyester resins, greases and oils, also in photography and hair dyes. May cause depigmentation. hydroquinonemonobenzylether anti-oxidant in rubber (shoes), also in acrylates, adhesive plaster, gives definitive depigmentation hydroxycitronellal Ingredient of fragrance mix and perfumes Crossreacts with citronellal, geranial, methoxycitronellal. hydroxyethylmethylacrylate Methacrylic monomer for use in uv-inks, adhesives, lacquers, dental materials, artificial nails. hydroxylammoniumchloride(sulfate) Reducor in photography, textile chemicals, floorwax and anti-oxidant in fatty acids and soaps. hydroxypalmitylisopropylether/dea-dihydroxypalmitylphosph hydroxypropylmethacrylate hydroxyquinoline sulphate hydroxystearic acid hyoscine hydrobromide ibuprofen ichthammol-albichtyol imidazolidinyl urea Preservative in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, shampoos, deodorants Is a formaldehydereleaser. immersion oil Immersion oil for fluorescence microscopy. impregum Used in dental products. industrial epoxy resin industrial oil ink insuline iodine Antiseptic agent Irritant ! isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate isobornylacrylate Allergen in cliniset insulinpump (glue). isobutylpaba UV-B sunscreen, marker for para allergy. Photo allergy. isoconazole(nitrate) isocyanate isodeceth 5 isoeugenol Ingredient in fragrance-mix, perfumes, also in nutmeg-oil, ylang ylang. Crossreacts with eugenol. isofluprednone acetaat corticosteroid isopropyl alcohol isopropyl lanolate isopropyl myristate emollient in cosmetic and pharmaceutical bases has solvent properties isopropyldibenzoylmethane UV-A sunscreen May cause photosensitivity. isopropyldibenzoylmethane/methylbenzyliden camphor u v b + u v a-sunscreens may cause photosensitivity itraconazole imidazole antifungal agent jojoba oil juniperus kanamycin sulphate antibiotic (tuberculostatic), for general use, cross reacts with neomycine kathon 886 mw Kathon 886 mw is a mixture of isothiazolinone derivatives for industrial use, e.g. in cooling fluids en paints. ketoconazole ketoprofen kiwi Contact-urticaria! Prick-test! lactic acid (dl) lauramine oxide Emulsifier in e.g. hibiscrub. laurel berry oil contains sesquiterpenelactones laureth lauryl glucoside lavender Essential oil for use in various perfumes, also for flavoring. lavender oil essence from lavender in perfume, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals leather leek lemongrass oil lichen mix Mixture of atranorin, evernine acid and usnine acid in lichens. Photo allergy! lignocaine hydrochloride Is a local anesthetic with amide structure in topically-applied products and local injectors. It can be administered intravenously as an anti-arrhytmic. Does not cross react with ester-type local anesthetics. limonene pressure stabilizer in oils solvent for lacquers, inks, polishes commercial dipentene also contains other terpenes linalool linoleum may contain colophony lyral machaerium scleroxylon macrogol maleated soybean oil allergen in clinique skin advanced cream mastic (industrial) mazipredone corticosteroid,used in topical preparations in hungary meat pricktest may cause protein contactdermatitis medrysone melamine formaldehyde Resin formaldehyde releaser for textile, paper. menadione sodium bisulphite Animal feed additive. mephenesin mepivacaine hydrochloride meprednisone mercapto-mix Mixture of 2 rubberallergens In rubber (sportshoes), cutting oil, anti-freeze, fungicide, etc. mercaptobenzothiazole Rubbercomponent (e. g. sportshoes), cutting-oil, anti-rust, fungicides mercuric oxycyanide mercurochrome Antiseptic agent based on organic mercury mercury Metal - volatile! In thermometers (mercury exanthema!), agriculture, laboratory workers Cross-reactions with mercury-derivatives methoxy peg-17/dodecyl glycol copolymer methoxy peg-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer methyl glucose sesquistearate o/w emulsifier methyl nicotinate methyl salicylate In topical pharmaceutical oils and creams to treat muscle and joint pain. Used as a flavouring agent in toothpaste. Cross reactions possible with other salicylates. methyl(chloro)isothiazolinone (kathon cg) Preservative in cosmetics, detergents, cooling-oils, paints, glues, etc, Component of kathon cg = photosensitizer ! methyl-4-toluenesulfonate for temporary restoration of teeth laboratory chemical methylbenzylidene camphor UV-B sunscreen methyldibromoglutaronitrile(in euxyl k400) Preservative in cosmetics, cutting-oil, latex and paints pigments, and detergents. methylhydroquinone methylmethacrylate methacrylic monomer in plastics for dentures, bone cement, artificial nails, hearing aids, etc methylprednisolone aceponate local corticosteroid methylprednisolone aceponate 1%ip/ipm(trial) corticosteroid methylprednisolone acetate methylprednisolone hemisuccinate methylprednisolone(acetate-sodiu metipranolol(hydrochloride) mexenone miconazole nitrate Antifungal agent of the imidazole type which is used in topical and vaginal preparations to prevent growth of dermatophytes, yeast and moulds. Cross reacts with econazole. microcrystalline wax minoxidil mitymycin c modified colophony mokka momethasone furoate monomethylolphenol intermediate in the production of phenol formaldehyde resins which mayremain after condensation of the resin sensitizer in phenol formaldehyde resins morpholinyl-mbt Accelerator for natural rubber, isoprene butadiene, styrene-butadiene, nitrile-butadiene rubber products. Component of mercapto-mix, intermediary in rubber, cutting-oil, anti-freeze, fungicide. mupirocine musk perfume-component musk ambrette Synthetic perfume in cosmetics (after shave - men), admitted in food. Photo allergy. myristyl alcohol n,n'dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Amine activator in visible light cured dental acrylic composite materials. n,n-diethyl-2-methyl-1,4-phenylenediamine-hcl Colourfilmdeveloper, may produce lichenoid reactions. n-cyclohexylbenzothiazylsulphenamide Accelerator in natural styrene- butadiene rubber. Component of mercapto-mix, intermediary in rubber, cutting-oil, anti- freeze, fungicide, veterinary. n-ethyltoluene sulfonamide Resin carrier in dental materials used for isolating cavities below restorations. Plasticizer in pva lacquers, polyamides, cellulose acetate, etc. nailvarnish naphtyl mix nectarine / neomycin Local antibiotic (pharmaceuticals, animal food) Crossreactions with other minoglycosides (framycetin, kanamycin, paromomycin, tobramycin,etc) May produce systemic reactions ! netilmicin sulphate antibiotic for general use, cross reacts with neomycine niaouli oil nickel sulphate Most important allergen in cheap jewelry and metallic objects Concomittant with cobalt May elicit contact urticaria ! nicotine(resinate) niflumic acid nitrobutylmorpholine Preservative for use in cooling fluids, crude oil, diesel fuel, heating oil, etc. nitrofurazone Local antibiotic (also for veterinary use). nonoxynol 14 foamstabilisor non-ionic emulsifier nonoxynol 18 foamstabilisor non-ionic emulsifier nonoxynol 8,3 Foamstabilisor, non-ionic emulsifier in antiseptics, cosmetics, deter-gents, spermicide. Anti-viral agent in rubber condoms and pvc-gloves. nonoxynol 9 Most important marker for nonoxynol-allergy. Foamstabilisor, non-ionic emulsifier in antiseptics, spermicide, in detergents, cosmetics, anti-viral agent in rubber condoms/pvc gloves. nystatin antimycotic agent o-nitro-p-phenyleendiamine Marker for para-allergy Dye present in different hair dyeing preparations. These are of the semi-permanent type and do not require the use of hydrogen peroxide. oak moss Ingredient of fragrance-mix, perfumes (men) Contains atranorin, evernic acid and usnic acid. Is a photosensitizer (allergic). octoxynol-9 foamstabilisor, spermicide, cross reacts to nonoxynols non-ionic emulsifier octyl methoxycinnamate octyldimethyl para-aminobenzoate UV-B sunscreen octylisothiazolinone oestradiol oil of patchouli olaquindox animal feed additive oleamidopropyldimethylamine oleth-10 oleth-7 olive oil used as food in salads, with sardines, etc also used as emollient and for treatment of leg ulcers in the manufacturing of soaps, textile lubrificants, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products omethoate organofosforderivative used as an insecticide onion responsable for pulpitis in cooks orange oregano spice own product oxidized d-limonene oxidized l-limonene oxybuprocaine hydrochloride local anaestetic, ester type eye anaestesia oxytetracycline hydrochloride local antibiotic p-aminoazobenzene Marker for para-allergy: intermediary in azo-colorings, leather and textile dyes, (also stockings), pigments in plastic and rubber. p-aminodiphenylamine marker for para-allergy, hair-dyes p-tert-butyl phenolformaldehyde resin In glue (leather), electricity-isolation, (textile and paper) May cause depigmentation ! p-tolueendiamine sulfate Marker for para-allergy (Semi) permanent hairdye paint palladiumchloride Concomittant to nickel allergy Catalyst in jewellery. Present in dental alloys and electroplating alloys and electroplating parts of clocks and watches. pancreatin enzyme panda papain paper paprika para-aminobenzoic acid UV-B sunscreen Crossreacts with ppd and other para-amino-compounds. Used in the production of local anaestetics, folic acid and azo dyes. para-aminophenol parabens Preservatives in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food. paraphenylenediamine Marker for para-aminobenzene compounds In sulfonamides, local anestetics, dyes (hair, fur, leather, textiles, rubber), paba-sunscreens, photography-developing = photosensitizer, may elicit contact urticaria ! paromomycin general antibiotic, cross reacts with neomycine parsley spice pear peg- 2 ricinoleate o/w emulsifier (castor oil derivatives) peg-20 glyceryl oleate peg-40 castor oil penicillin Antibiotic, animal feed additive. pentaerythrito citrate stearate pentaerythritoltriacrylate pentylene glycol peppermint oil perfume perfume veet cold wax perfume-aromaticum phenol formaldehyde resin phenolformaldehyderesin 2 In glues, plastics. May crossreact with balsam of Peru. phenothiazine phenoxyethanol Preservative in cosmetics (often with parabens or quaternary ammonium compound); antiseptic and insect repellent. Component of Euxyl K 400. phenyl glycidyl ether phenyl-beta-naphtylamine Antidegradant for various rubber products such as natural rubber, styrene butadiene and chloroprene. phenylbenzimidazolsulphonic acid sunscreen phenylbutazone phenylcyclohexyl-p-phenyleendiamine Additive in natural rubber, styrene, butadiene and chloroprene rubber. Marker for para-allergy. Component ppd black rubber-mix, intermediary in rubber (sometimes in plastic), antidegradation. May cross-react with PPD and azodyes for textile. phenylephrine hydrochloride-bita Nasal decongestant; mydriatic and conjunctival decongestant. phenylisopropyl-ppd component ppd black rubber-mix, intermediary in rubber (sometimes in plastic, marker for para-allergy phenylmercuric acetate used as herbicide and fungicide, as preservative in antibiotic eye drops, eye cosmetics, shampoos, etc phenylmercuric borate organic mercury-compound phenylmercuric nitrate Organic mercury derivative. Preservative in pharmaceutical products (eye drops). Cross reaction with other organic mercury salts. phoxim Organic fosforester, inhibitor of cholesterase, used as an acaricide and insecticide. pine oil piperacillin piroctone olamine antimicrobial agent, used in anti-dandruff shampoos piroxicam Is a systemic photosensitizer in patients allergic to the thiosalicylic acid component of thiomersal, but it also can sensitize and photosensitize topically. plants / plastic polyester resin polyisobutylene polymyxin b sulphate Topical antibiotic agent widely used, often in combination with neomycin. Polymyxin b is an important allergen in leg ulcer dermatitis. Products include ointments, creams, eye and ear drops. polyoxyl stearate o/w emulsifier polysorbate 60 o/w non-ionic emulsifier polysorbate 80 non-ionic emulsifier in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products and for food polyvinylacetate potassium dichromate Concomittant with cobalt (cement ,leather), antirust, paints, oils, matches ,"javelwater", photographic chemicals, wood preservatives potassium iodide potassium sorbate potato contacturticaria pricktest povidone iodine ppd black rubber-mix Mixture of 2 rubberallergens In transport sling, diary machines, diving-spectacles, tires, etc. ppg-11 stearyl ether pramoxine hydrochloride prednicarbate local corticosteroid prednicarbate 1% pet(trial gb) prednisolone prednisolone acetate prednisolone caproate prednisolone pivalate prednisolone sodium metasulphobenzoate corticosteroid prednisolone sodium succinate prednisone corticosteroid prepared storax balsam obtained from the trunk of trees contains cinnamates, styreneused in perfumery cross: balsam of peru, tincture of benzoin primin Most important allergen in primula, found in the glandular hairs on the leaves and the stem primula procainamide hydrochloride anti arhytmicum, local anaestetic, ester type cross: para group of compounds, butethamine, paba procaine Marker for para allergy. Local anaestetic, ester type. procaine hydrochloride marker for para allergy local anaestetic, ester type procaine penicillin g Use: has the same antimicrobial activity as benzylpenicilline. Crossreacts with procaine (and esters) and other penicilline derivatives. procinonide corticosteroid progesterone promethazine hydrochloride Antihistaminic anti-emetic used in pills, syrup, injections and suppositories. Is a phenothiazine. May produce erythema multiforme like eruptions and phototoxic and allergic reactions. propacetamol hydrochloride analgetic; antipyretic cause of occupational contact dermatitis in nurses does not crossreact to paracetamol Systemic administration may give rise to a drug eruption in sensitized subjects. propiconazole imidazole antifungal agent propolis byproduct of beeglue in biocosmetics, face creams, ointments, lotionssolutions, toothpaste, mouth-washes, tablets, chewing gum, wax for violins propyl gallate Anti-oxidant in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food (butter, oil). propylene glycol Keratolytic solvent and preservative in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and in cooling-oils. May cause systemic reactions pyrogallol in tarproducts, not permitted in cosmetics anymore quaternium 15 Preservative in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, shampoo Is a formaldehydereleaser. ranitidine hydrochloride reactive black 5 reactive blue 21 reactive blue 238 reactive orange 107 reactive red 123 reactive red 238 reactive red 244 reactive violet 5 redux resorcinol Keratolytic agent in acne medications. Topical antipruritic and antiseptic. In hair dyes and lotions, cosmetics, Castellanis paint (skin markers), eye drops, suppositories, industry e.g. azo-dyes, photocopying and photographic solutions, explosives. May cross react to resorcinol monobenzoate (in plastics). resorcinol monobenzoate UV sunscreen in plastic (vb spectacle frames) May crossreact with perubalsem, resorcinol. ribostamycine antibiotic for general use; cross reacts with neomycine ricinoleic acid castor oil derivative rifamycin sodium ronilan rose oil ruscus aculeatus salol Analgesic, sunscreen agent Often used in lipsticks. sandalwood oil sesame oil May cause allergic recations, particularly in leg ulcer patients. sesquiterpenelactones Mixture of important allergens from compositae (e g chrysanthemums) and bay leafs (laurel oil) Correlation with light-sensitivity ! shampoo shellac shoe material si-4 precursor arbidol,an antiviral agent (continental pharma) silversulfadiazine sisomycine antibiotic for general use; cross reacts with neomycine soap sodium bisulphite anti oxidant, contains mainly sodiummetabisulphite sodium fusidate local antibiotic agent sodium lauryl ether sulphate sodium metabisulphite Anti-oxidant in local anaestetics with adrenaline, pharmaceutical creams, preservative in food (sodiumsulfite), also in photographical and hairdressing products. Immediate and late reactions sodium sulphacetamide sodium sulphoricinate Castor oil derivative. solidago virga-aurea sorbic acid Preservative (antifungial) in pharmaceutical (creams, contact-lens liquids) and cosmetic products, in foods, adhesives, glues, inks, paints, metalworking fluids. Naturally present in fruit. Cross reaction: potassium sorbate. Contacturticaria ! Crossreactions with: potassium sorbate sorbitan monolaurate w/o non-ionic emulsifier sorbitan monooleate emulsifier creams in sorbitansesquioleate (arlacel c 83) sorbitan monopalmitate w/o non-ionic emulsifier sorbitan monostearate w/o non-ionic emulsifier sorbitan sesquioleate Non-ionic emulsifier for creams (mixture of sorbitan mono- and dioleate), related to spans Part of fragrance mix and fragrance components sorbitan sesquioleate/beeswax/aluminum stearate emulsifier in creams; the allergen is the non-ionic emulsifier spathe flower spearmint oil spice stadacaine local anaestetic stearyl alcohol Eulsifier in water-based creams (p ex in lanettes). Is strongly related to cetylalcohol. stella sterile compres wounddressing sulconazole nitrate sulphacetamide sulphonamide sulphadimidine sulfonamide, antibacterial sulphaguanidine sulfonamide, antibacterial sulphanilamide Marker for para allergy. Local antibiotic, woundpowder (eg astreptine ), veterinary medecine. Photo allergy. sulphated castor oil sulfated castor oil suprofen tape taraxacum contains sesquiterpenelactones = weed that grows in open fields is a popular folk medicine plant (laxative, diuretic, tonic, etc ) cross: within the compositae family tea tree oil tea-polypeptide oleate condensat terconazole terpineol desinfectant and solvent tert butyl catechol Antioxidant in polyester resins and as polymerization inhibitor in pvc. Also described as allergen in photocopying paper and as antioxidant in oil. May cause depigmentation, and rarely primary sensitization. testosterone propionate tetracycline hydrochloride-lauryrylsulfate tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine tetramethylthiurammonosulphide Accelerator and activator for natural rubber, nitrile- butadiene and butyl rubber. Component of thiuram-mix, rubberallergy, (shoes), fungicide, germicide pesticide, antabuse, nobecutane. tetrasodium edetate Is a chelating agent in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, local anesthetics, antihistamines, antibiotics. Chelator metals. Does not cross react to ethylenediamine. tetrazepam textile material thiocyanomethylbenzothiazole Preservative in wood and leather. Crossreacts with mercapto-benzothiazolinone derivatives, rubber components. thiomersal Preservative in vaccins, contactlens liquids, nose-, ear- and eyedrops, eye make-up Mercury- and thiosalicylicacid component Cross reacts with piroxicam thiosalicylic acid thiosalycilic acid thiourea anti-oxidant used in photography, rubber accelerator, production of resins, photocopy paper, silver cleaning products, may produce photosensitivity thiram component thiuram-mix, rubberaccelerator and vulcaniser, rubber- allergy (shoes), fungicide, germicide, pesticide, antabuseø, nobecutaneø thiuram mix Mixture of 4 rubberallergens Also used as desinfectant and, pesticide. In woundspray: Antabuse® thyme oil flavouring agent ticlopidine timolol maleate tinuvin p tioconazole tixocortol pivalate Marker for corticosteroid allergy (hydrocortisone-, prednisolone- and derivatives), only used in nose drops and aerosols tobramycin Antibiotic, for general and topical use. Crossreacts with neomycine. tocopheryl acetate Anti-oxidant in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food (also for animals) = E 307 tolu balsem toluene 2,4 diisocyanate toluenesulfonamide resin Most important allergen in nail-lacquer, also in certain glues. tomato contacturticaria pricktest topical medical product trans epidermal neurostimulation electrode allergen not always known trans-isoeugenol tree moss triamcinolone corticosteroid (acetonide) triamcinolone 16 alfa,21-diacetate triamcinolone acetonide corticosteroid (acetonide); topical and systemic triamcinolone acetonide benzamidoisobutyrate triamcinolone hexacetonide corticosteroid triclosan Antiseptic in deodorants, soaps and cosmetics in general. Detergents used in the treatment of textiles. As antifungal agent in pvc wet room carpets. tricresyl phosphate triethanolamine Component of emulsifier (surface-active agent) in soaps, shampoos, creams, cutting-oils, in emulsions with mineral and vegetable oils. Hardener (epoxy-resin) Mainly irritation ! triethyleneglycol hydrogenated rosin triethyleneglycoldimetacrylate Methacrylic monomer for use as crosslinking agent for e.g. dental restorative materials. triglycidylisocyanurate Epoxy compound used in heal-cured polyester paints used for laminated sheetings, printed circuits, tools, inks, adhesives, living materials. Hardener epoxy and polyester resins (eg powder-paint for aluminium; inks). May cause airborne contact dermatitis. trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinone Rubber and plastic additive, anti-oxidant. trimethyloxazolidine+dimethyloxazolidine Preservative for latex paints and emulsions and for cooling fluids. tripelennamine hydrochloride tripropylene glycol diacrylate tromantadine hydrochloride Anti-herpes, present in Virumerz®. tropicamide troxerutin trypsin proteolytic enzyme tulip Contains tulipaline a. Crossreacts with alstroemeria. turpentine solvent in paints turpentine peroxides mixture of hydroperoxides of terpenes found in oil ofturpentine mainallergen is the hydroperoxide of delta-3-carene in solvents or lacquers for printing, etching and art painting tylosin Animal feed additive. urea formaldehyde Resin in textile finish, woodglues. urethanedimethacrylate Methacrylate based on a methacrylated aliphatic isocyanate. For use in dental bonding agents, resin veneering and restorative materials. urtica urens vanillin Flavouring agent in beverages, confectionary, foods, galenicols, in perfumery and pharmaceuticals. veet depilatory verbena hybrida plant of the family of verbenaceae virginiamycin Local antibiotic (also for veterinary use), animal feed additive. vitamin a(acetate-palmitate) white beeswax wood woodtars Woodtar mix is a mixture of 4 different woods (pine, beech, puniperus and birch) Use: in cosmetics, pharmaceutical products for local and systemic use, veterinary medecine, creosote-derivatives, in antiseptics, roofing, isolation for electric wires, production of turpentine, .... Cross reacts with: balsam of Peru, perfumes, colophony, turpentine, ... wool alcohols Natural emulsifier used in ointments, cosmetics, wax, Frequent allergen in patients with leg ulcers Contains different types of alcohols yellow & white soft paraffin white petrolatum which is a purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbonsas ointment base in cosmetics leather grease and shoe polish component ylang-ylang oil zinc Metal used for galvanising sheet iron. Ingredient in alloys (bronze, brass) protective coatings for other metals, household utensils. zinc diethyldithiocarbamate Activator and accelerator for natural rubber, styrene-butadiene, nitrile butadiene and butyl rubber. Component of carba-mix, intermediary for rubber (also plastics), fungicide in plants. Contact-urticaria (rare). May cross react with thiuram derivatives.