Diphenyl thiourea home ICD10: L23.9

Diphenyl thiourea

Formula CAS
(C4H9NH)2CS 109-46-6



Background
Diphenyl thiourea is a vulcanizing accelerator and activator for chloroprene rubber and ethylene-propylenediene terpolymers.

Synonyms
Alkylated thioureas
Diphenylthiourea (DPTU)
N,N'-Diphenylthiourea
sym-Diphenylthiourea
Sulfocarbanilide
Thiocarbanilide

Uses
Adhesive tape backing
Anticorrosive agents
Dermaprene glove (Ansell)
Gloves (neoprene)
Knee braces
Insoles
Rubber products
Sulfur dyes
Textiles
Vulcan heat retainer
Wet suits

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Fregert, S., L. Trulson, and E. Zimerson, Contact allergic reactions to diphenylthiourea and phenylisothiocyanate in PVC adhesive tape. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(1): p. 38-42.
2. Fregert, S., I. Dahlquist, and L. Trulsson, Sensitization capacity of diphenylthiourea and phenylisothiocyanate. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(1): p. 87-8.
3. Dooms-Goossens, A., et al., Contact and photocontact sensitivity problems associated with thiourea and its derivatives: a review of the literature and case reports. British Journal of Dermatology, 1987. 116(4): p. 573-9.
4. Masmoudi, M.L. and J.M. Lachapelle, Occupational dermatitis to dihydroxydiphenyl and diphenylthiourea in neoprene gloves. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 16(5): p. 290-1
5. Meding, B., et al., Allergic contact dermatitis from diphenylthiourea in Vulkan heat retainers. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(1): p. 8-12.
6. Kanerva, L., T. Estlander, and R. Jolanki, Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by thiourea compounds. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 31(4): p. 242-8.


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Allergology: background information on allergens.

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