Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(hydroxyethyl) triazine (Grotan BK) home ICD10: L23.9


Formula CAS
C9H21N3O3 4719-04-4



Background
Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(hydroxyethyl) triazine is the active component in Gotan BK, a bactericide that releases formaldehyde.

Synonyms
Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(hydroxyethyl) triazine
Grotan BK

Uses
Cooling fluids
Cosmetics

Cross-Reactions
Formaldehyde

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Keczkes, K. and P.M. Brown, Hexahydro, 1,3,5, tris (2-hydroxyethyl) triazine, a new bacteriocidal agent as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1976. 2(2): p. 92-8.
2. Roed-Petersen, J., Frequency of sensitivity to Grotan BK in Denmark. Contact Dermatitis, 1977. 3(4): p. 212-3.
3. Poitou, P. and B. Marignac, Sensitizing effect of Grotan BK in the guinea pig [letter]. Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(3): p. 166.
4. van Ketel, W.G. and L.S. Kisch, The problem of sensitizing capacity of some Grotans used as bacteriocides in cooling oils. Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt. Occupational & Environmental Dermatoses, 1983. 31(4): p. 118-21.
5. Andersen, K.E., et al., Guinea pig maximization tests with formaldehyde releasers. Results from two laboratories. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 10(5): p. 257-66.
6. Alomar, A., L. Conde-Salazar, and C. Romaguera, Occupational dermatoses from cutting oils. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 12(3): p. 129-38.
7. Andersen, K.E. and N.K. Veien, Biocide patch tests. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 12(2): p. 99-103.
8. Veronesi, S., et al., 3 cases of contact dermatitis sensitive to grotan BK. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(4): p. 255.


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