2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one home ICD10: L23.9

2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one

Formula CAS
C11H19NOS 26530-20-1



Background
2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is a member of the chemically realted isothiazolinone group of preservatives. The isothiazolinone preservatives include: 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one, 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, and 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one.

Synonyms
2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
2-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
2-Octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone
Octhilinone
Kathon 893
RH-893
Skane M-8

Uses
Cooling-tower water
Cosmetics
Cutting oils
Leather preservation
Paints
Shampoos
Wallpaper adhesive

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Thormann J. Contact dermatitis to a new fungicide, 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. Contact Dermatitis 1982;8(3):204.
2. Mathias CG, Andersen KE, Hamann K. Allergic contact dermatitis from 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, a paint mildewcide. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(6):507-509.
3. Andersen KE, Veien NK. Biocide patch tests. Contact Dermatitis 1985;12(2):99-103.
4. Emmett EA, Ng SK, Levy MA, Moss JN, Morici IJ. The irritancy and allergenicity of 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (Skane M-8), with recommendations for patch test concentration. Contact Dermatitis 1989;20(1):21-26.
5. Nielsen H. Occupational exposure to isothiazolinones. A study based on a product register. Contact Dermatitis 1994;31(1):18-21.


Auteur(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam UMC.

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