| Formula |
CAS |
| C11H19NOS |
26530-20-1 |
Background2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is
a member of the chemically realted isothiazolinone group of preservatives. The
isothiazolinone preservatives include: 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one,
2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, and 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one.
Synonyms2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
2-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
2-Octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone
Octhilinone
Kathon 893
RH-893
Skane
M-8
UsesCooling-tower water
Cosmetics
Cutting
oils
Leather preservation
Paints
Shampoos
Wallpaper adhesive
Cross-ReactionsUnusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
Thormann J. Contact dermatitis to a new fungicide,
2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. Contact Dermatitis 1982;8(3):204. |
| 2. |
Mathias CG, Andersen KE, Hamann K. Allergic
contact dermatitis from 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, a paint
mildewcide. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(6):507-509. |
| 3. |
Andersen KE, Veien NK. Biocide patch tests.
Contact Dermatitis 1985;12(2):99-103. |
| 4. |
Emmett EA, Ng SK, Levy MA, Moss JN, Morici
IJ. The irritancy and allergenicity of 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
(Skane M-8), with recommendations for patch test concentration.
Contact Dermatitis 1989;20(1):21-26. |
| 5. |
Nielsen H. Occupational exposure to isothiazolinones.
A study based on a product register. Contact Dermatitis 1994;31(1):18-21. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
codes: L23.9