Musk ambrette home ICD10: L23.9

Musk ambrette

Formule CAS
C12H16N2O5 123-69-3



Background
Musk ambrette is a synthetic nitro musk used as a fragrance and fixative. Being on Annex II, it may not be used for cosmetics in Europe.

Synonyms
Musk ambrette

Uses
Aftershave lotions
Food flavoring
Perfumes

Cross-Reactions
Musk xylene

Unusual Reactions
Airborne contact dermatitis
Hyperpigmentation
Photoallergy
Persistant light reaction

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Referenties
1. Kroon, S., Musk Ambrette, a new cosmetic sensitizer and photo sensitizer. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(5): p. 337-8.
2. Raugi, G.J., F.J. Storrs, and W.G. Larsen, Photoallergic contact dermatitis to men's perfumes. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(4): p. 251-60.
3. Burry, J.N., Persistent light reaction associated with sensitivity to Musk Ambrette. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(1): p. 46-7.
4. Giovinazzo, V.J., et al., Photoallergic contact dermatitis to musk ambrette. Histopathologic features of photobiologic reactions observed in a persistent light reactor. Archives of Dermatology, 1981. 117(6): p. 344-8.
5. Jordan, W.P., Jr., The guinea pig as a model for predicting photoallergic contact dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(2): p. 109-16.
6. Kroon, S., Standard photopatch testing with Musk Ambrette. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(1): p. 1-4.
7. Menezes Brandao, F., J. Cirne de Castro, and M. Pecegueiro, Photoallergy to musk ambrette. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(4): p. 332-3.
8. Barber, K.A. and E. Cronin, Patch and photopatch testing in chronic actinic dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 10(2): p. 69-73.
9. Cronin, E., Photosensitivity to musk ambrette. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(2): p. 88-92.
10. Wennersten, G., et al., The Scandinavian multicenter photopatch study. Preliminary results. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 10(5): p. 305-9.
11. Cirne de Castro, J.L., et al., Musk ambrette and chronic actinic dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 13(5): p. 302-6.
12. Goh, C.L. and S.K. Ng, Photodermatitis from musk ambrette in barbers' cologne. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 12(4): p. 229-30.
13. Ducombs, G., D. Abbadie, and J. Maleville, Persistent light reaction from musk ambrette. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(2): p. 129-30.
14. Goh, C.L. and S.F. Kwok, A simple method of qualitative analysis for musk ambrette, musk ketone and musk xylene in cologne. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(1): p. 53-6.
15. Parker, R.D., E.V. Buehler, and E.A. Newmann, Phototoxicity, photoallergy, and contact sensitization of nitro musk perfume raw materials. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(2): p. 103-9.
16. Shall, L., A.J. Reynolds, and P.J. Holt, Photosensitivity to musk ambrette in a toilet soap and hair gel. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(5): p. 324.
17. Wojnarowska, F. and C.D. Calnan, Contact and photocontact allergy to musk ambrette. British Journal of Dermatology, 1986. 114(6): p. 667-75.
18. Hayakawa, R., K. Matsunaga, and Y. Arima, Airborne pigmented contact dermatitis due to musk ambrette in incense. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 16(2): p. 96-8.
19. Parodi, G., M. Guarrera, and A. Rebora, Lichenoid photocontact dermatitis to musk ambrette. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 16(3): p. 136-8.
20. Menz, J., S.A. Muller, and S.M. Connolly, Photopatch testing: a six-year experience [see comments]. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1988. 18(5 Pt 1): p. 1044-7.
21. Gerberick, G.F. and C.A. Ryan, Contact photoallergy testing of sunscreens in guinea pigs. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 20(4): p. 251-9.
22. Goncalo, S., et al., Pigmented photoallergic contact dermatitis from musk ambrette. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(3): p. 229-31.
23. Megahed, M., E. Holzle, and G. Plewig, Persistent light reaction associated with photoallergic contact dermatitis to musk ambrette and allergic contact dermatitis to fragrance mix. Dermatologica, 1991. 182(3): p. 199-202.
24. DeLeo, V.A., S.M. Suarez, and M.J. Maso, Photoallergic contact dermatitis. Results of photopatch testing in New York, 1985 to 1990. Archives of Dermatology, 1992. 128(11): p. 1513-8.
25. Menage, H., et al., Contact and photocontact sensitization in chronic actinic dermatitis: sesquiterpene lactone mix is an important allergen. British Journal of Dermatology, 1995. 132(4): p. 543-7.


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Allergology: background information on allergens.

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