Toluenesulfonamide formaldehyde resin
Agent Name
Toluenesulfonamide formaldehyde resin
CAS Number
25035-71-6
Formula
(C7-H9-N-O2-S.C-H2-O)x
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
4-Toluenesulfonamide-formaldehyde resin; Benzenesulfonamide, 4-methyl-, polymer with formaldehyde; Tosylamide/formaldehyde resin; Benzenesulfonamide, 4-methyl-, polymer with formaldehyde; Santolite MS; [ChemIDplus] Poly(p-toluenesulfonamide-co-formaldehyde; [Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Formaldehyde Resins
Sources/Uses
Allergic contact dermatitis in manicurists; [Marks]
Comments
"Toluenesulfonamide/formaldehyde resin in nail polish causes allergic contact dermatitis, usually on the face and neck but also on the fingers, periungually." [Marks, p. 183] “Does not contain free formaldehyde.” [ChemIDplus] Causes contact dermatitis on application to human skin; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: