Background
Nigrosin is an organic dye reported to cause contact dermatitis in ink, polish, and carbon paper.
SynonymsC.I. 50415
Nigrosin
UsesCarbon paper
Ink
Shoe polish
Typewriter ribbon
Cross-ReactionsUnusual ReactionsBack to list of contact allergens
Referenties
| 1. |
Calnan, C.D. and B.L. Connor, Carbon paper
dermatitis due to nigrosine. Berufsdermatosen, 1972. 20: p. 248-254. |
| 2. |
Braun, W.P.H., Contact dermatitis from a
stamp-ink of the German post office. Contact Dermatitis, 1975. 1: p.
189-190. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.