.gif "4-tert-Butylcatechol (PTBC)")
| Formula |
CAS |
| C10H14O2 |
98-29-3 |
Background4-tert-Butylcatechol is used as an antioxidant.
Synonyms4-tert-Butylcatechol PTBC
Uses
Antioxidant
Artificial limb Oil (antioxidant)
Photocopying paper
Polyester
resins
Polymerization inhibitor in polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Polystyrene
Prosthetic devices
Cross-ReactionsCatechols in poison
ivy/oak
Unusual ReactionsDepigmentation
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Referenties
| 1. |
Fardal RW, Curphey ER. Phototypesetting paper
as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis in newspaper production
workers. Cutis 1983 May;31(5):509-512, 515-517. |
| 2. |
Laurell H. Contact allergy to tertiary-butyl-catechol.
Contact Dermatitis 1984 Feb;10(2):115. |
| 3. |
Freeman S. Contact dermatitis of a limb stump
caused by p-tertiary butyl catechol in the artificial limb. Contact
Dermatitis 1986 Jan;14(1):68-69. |
| 4. |
Macfarlane AW, Yu RC, King CM. Contact sensitivity
to para-tertiary-butylcatechol in an artificial limb. Contact Dermatitis
1990 Jan;22(1):56-67. |
| 5. |
Yu RC, Macfarlane AW, King CM. An unusual
delayed patch test reaction to para-tertiary-butylcatechol. Contact
Dermatitis 1990 Feb;22(2):110-111. |
| 6. |
Gawkrodger DJ, Cork MJ, Bleehen SS. Occupational
vitiligo and contact sensitivity to para-tertiary butyl catechol.
Contact Dermatitis 1991 Sep;25(3):200-201. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9