Agent Name |
ISOTHIAZOLINONES |
Alternative Name |
CLASS |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
Sources/Uses |
Isothiazolinones are used as preservatives, biocides, and disinfectants. |
Comments |
One of the isothiazolinones is methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone (Kathon CG). It is a mixture of these two isothiazolinone. ". . . Nethercott et al. found that 11 of 27 (41%) metalworkers with eczematous dermatitis in an engine parts manufacturing plant developed allergic contact dermatitis due to Kathon 886 MW in metal-working fluids." [Marks, p. 102-3] Occupational asthma reported in an isothiazolinone manufacturing plant; [Malo] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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