Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from xanthates and carbamates in mining processes

Am J Contact Dermat. 2003 Sep;14(3):166-8. doi: 10.2310/6620.2003.6192.

Abstract

The objective of this article is to describe allergic contact dermatitis from sodium isopropyl xanthate, potassium amyl xanthate, and carbamates in a geotechnician, to discuss possible cross-reactions, and to report the widespread use of carbamates and mercaptobenzothiazole in mining processes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Allergens / adverse effects*
  • Carbamates / adverse effects*
  • Cross Reactions
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / etiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mining
  • Patch Tests

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Carbamates