Occupational contact allergy to sodium cocoamphopropionate in a hand cleanser.
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چکیده
Sodiumcocoamphopropionate (INCI; CAS132647-08-6; alternatively 93820-52-1) is an amphoteric surfactant that is used in skin cleansers, shampoos and hair conditioners as a foaming and cleansing agent. We report 5 cases of occupational contact dermatitis caused by sodium cocoamphopropionate in a disinfectant hand cleanser. All of the patients had been using the same hand cleanser brand, which contains 2.0% sodium cocoamphopropionate. Four of them were employees of an international fast-food restaurant chain, and 1 was a nurse in a surgical department.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Contact dermatitis
دوره 74 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016