Rubber skin allergens

Agent Name
Rubber skin allergens
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Category
Rubber Additives
Sources/Uses
Allergic contact dermatitis in dental workers, housekeeping personnel, mechanics, medical workers and textile workers; [Marks]
Comments
Rubber skin allergies are due to either the rubber additives (allergic contact dermatitis) or the latex (contact urticaria). Rubber allergens include the five rubber mixes used in the routine screening tray for patch testing: 1) thiuram mix, 2) mercaptobenzothiazole, 3) Carba mix, 4) black rubber mix, and 5) mercapto mix. Each of the five mixes is listed separately in this database.
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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