| Formula |
CAS |
| C7H7ClO |
59-50-7 |
Background4-Chloro-3-cresol is an antiseptic, desinfectans,
and fungicide.
Synonyms4-Chloro-3-cresol
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
3-Methyl-4-chlorophenol
2-Chloro-5-hydroxytoluene
6-Chloro-m-cresol
6-Chloro-3-hydroxytoluene
Chlorocresol
Ottafect
p-Chloro-M-Cresol
Parachlorometacresol
PCMC
Phenol, 4-chloro-3-methyl
Preventol CMK
UsesAdhesives and glues
Baby cosmetics
Cooling
fluids
Cosmetics (shampoos and baby cosmetics)
Creams
Inks, paints,
and varnishes
Metalworking fluids
Packing materials
Pharmaceutical
products (corticosteroid creams)
Tanning agents
Textile finishes
Topical
antiseptics and disinfectants
Cross-Reactions4-chloro3-xylenol
Unusual ReactionsImmunologic contact urticaria Non-immunologic
contact urticaria
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of contact allergens
Referenties
| 1. |
Oleffe JA, Blondeel A, de Coninck A. Allergy
to chlorocresol and propylene glycol in a steroid cream. Contact
Dermatitis 1979 Jan;5(1):53-54. |
| 2. |
Dooms-Goossens A, Degreef H, Vanhee J, Kerkhofs
L, Chrispeels MT. Chlorocresol and chloracetamide: allergens in
medications, glues, and cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis 1981 Jan;7(1):51-52. |
| 3. |
Andersen KE, Hamann K. How sensitizing is
chlorocresol? Allergy tests in guinea pigs versus the clinical experience.
Contact Dermatitis 1984 Jul;11(1):11-20. |
| 4. |
Archer CB, MacDonald DM. Chlorocresol sensitivity
induced by treatment of allergic contact dermatitis with steroid
creams. Contact Dermatitis 1984 Sep;11(3):144-145. |
| 5. |
Andersen KE, Carlsen L, Egsgaard H, Larsen
E. Contact sensitivity and bioavailability of chlorocresol. Contact
Dermatitis 1985 Oct;13(4):246-251. |
| 6. |
Andersen KE. Contact allergy to chlorocresol,
formaldehyde and other biocides. Guinea pig tests and clinical studies.
Acta Derm Venereol Suppl (Stockh) 1986;125:1-21. |
| 7. |
Freitas JP, Brandão FM. Contact urticaria
to chlorocresol. Contact Dermatitis 1986 Oct;15(4):252. |
| 8. |
Gonçalo M, Gonçalo S, Moreno A. Immediate
and delayed sensitivity to chlorocresol. Contact Dermatitis 1987
Jul;17(1):46-47. |
| 9. |
Lewis PG, Emmett EA. Irritant dermatitis
from tri-butyl tin oxide and contact allergy from chlorocresol.
Contact Dermatitis 1987 Sep;17(3):129-132. |
| 10. |
Zemtsov A. et al. Evaluation of antigenic
determinant in chlorocresol and chloroxylenol contact dermatitis
by patch testing with chemically related substances. American Journal
of Contact Dermatitis 1994;5(1):19-21. |
Auteur(s):dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam
UMC.
ICD10: L23.9