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Title
Methylisothiazolinone, an emerging allergen in cosmetics?
Authors
García-Gavín, Juan; Vansina, Sara; Kerre, Stefan; Naert, Alix; Goossens, An
Abstract
A few cases on primary sensitization by, and occupational contact dermatitis from, methylisothiazolinone in paints and glues have been published. In cosmetics, methylisothiazoline (MI) is permitted in a concentration of 100 p.p.m., while 15 p.p.m. for the mixture of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazoline (MCI/MI).