| Formula |
CAS |
| C14H19NO |
91-53-2 |
Background
Ethoxyquin is an antidegradant in natural rubber and styrene-butanediene rubber. It is also an antioxidant for animal feeds. Vitamin A and Vitamin D3 contain 5% ethoxyquin as an antioxidant preservative.
SynonymsEthoxyquin
6-Ethoxy-1,2-dihydro-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline
1,2-Dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline
EMQ
Santoflex
Santoquin
UsesAnimal feed
Rubber
Cross-Reactions
Unusual ReactionsAirborne contact dermatitis
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Referenties
| 1. |
Burrows, D., Contact dermatitis in
animal feed mill workers. British Journal of Dermatology, 1975.
92(2): p. 167-70. |
| 2. |
Van Hecke, E., Contact dermatitis to
ethoxyquin in animal feeds. Contact Dermatitis, 1977. 3(6): p.
341-2. |
| 3. |
Zachariae, H., Ethoxyquin dermatitis.
Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(2): p. 117-8. |
| 4. |
Menezes Brandao, F., Contact dermatitis
to ethoxyquin. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(3): p. 240. |
| 5. |
Bjorkner, B. and B. Niklasson, Contact
allergy to AgeRite resin D. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(2): p.
122-3. |
| 6. |
Savini, C., et al., Contact dermatitis
due to ethoxyquin. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 21(5): p. 342-3. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9