| Formula |
CAS |
| C34H72O2 |
8038-54-8 |
Background
Cetyl stearyl alcohol is a anionic emulsifier.
In the study of Pasche-Koo et al, 6 of 47 patients with leg ulcers and chronic inflammatroy skin disease has positive reactions to cetyl stearly alcohol.
SynonymsCetostearyl alcohol
Lanette O
UsesEmulsifiers
Wetting agents
Antistats
Solubilizers
Defoamers
Detergents
Lubricants
Cosmetics
Topical medications
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
Bandmann
HJ, Keilig W. Lanette-O--another test substance for lower leg series. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(3):227-228. |
| 2. |
Keilig W. [Contact allergy to cetylstearylalcohol (Lanette O) as a therapeutic problem in stasis dermatitis and leg ulcer]. Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt. Occupational
& Environmental Dermatoses 1983;31(2):50-54. |
| 3. |
Tosti A, Guerra L, Morelli R, Bardazzi F. Prevalence and sources of sensitization to emulsifiers: a clinical study. Contact Dermatitis 1990;23(2):68-72. |
| 4. |
Pasche-Koo F, Piletta PA, Hunziker N, Hauser C. High sensitization rate to emulsifiers in patients with chronic leg ulcers. Contact Dermatitis 1994;31(4):226-228. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9