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Occup Environ Med 58:823-828 doi:10.1136/oem.58.12.823
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Patch testing in occupational dermatology

Allergen Source
Acrylates Adhesives, sealants, dental work, artificial nails (beautician), printing
Chromate Cement, tanned leather, primer paint, anticorrosives, wood preservatives, fire retardants
Cobalt Pigment (blue), varnish, paint, ink, metal alloys
Colophony Glue, plasticiser, adhesive tape, varnish, polish, paper, insulations, fluxes
Epoxy resins Adhesive, plastics, mouldings, electrical insulation, surface coating, paints
Ethylenediamine Coolant oils, epoxy-curing agent, electroplating gel, photographic developing, fungicide
Formaldehyde Preservatives (cutting oils, water-soluble paints), paper, plastics, clothing
Fragrance Barrier and emollient creams, liquid soaps, detergents, hair care products, beautician products
Nickel Electroplating, electronics, garment manufacture (zips, fasteners), scissors, instruments, protective clothing, batteries, pigments, catalysts, coins, jewellery manufacture
Paraphenylenediamine Dyes, car tyres, shoes, clothing, colour developer
Phenol formaldehyde resins Moulds, binders, laminates, surface coatings, casting sand
Plants Primula obconica, chrysanthemums, garlic, many cut flowers (for example,Alstroemeria), hardwood dusts
Preservatives (including biocides) Coolant oils, barrier and emollient creams, beautician products
Rubber chemicals Tyres, boots, shoes, belts, gloves, adhesives, clothing, soluble cutting oils

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