5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one home ICD10: L23.9

5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
Formula CAS
C4H4ClNOS 26172-55-4


Background
5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is a member of the chemically related Isothiazolinone group of preservatives. It is generally combined with 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one when used (MCI/MI) (Kathon CG). 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-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
Acticide
Algucid CH50
Amerstat 250
Euxyl K 100
Cl+Me-isothiazolinone
Fennosan IT 21
Grotan K
Grotan TK2
GR 856 Izolin
Kathon 886 MW
Kathon CG
Kathon DP
Kathon LX
Kathon UT
Kathon WT
Mergal K7
Metat GT
Metatin GT
Methylchloroisothiazolinone/Methylisothiazolinone
Mitco CC 32 L
Paretol
Parmetol DF 35, -DF 12, -A23, -K50, -K40, -DF 18
P3 Multan D
Piror P109
Special Mx 323

Uses
Adhesives/glues
Binders
Bubble baths
Cleaning agents
Cooling tower water
Cosmetics, especially shampoos
Curing agents
Detergents
Fabric softeners
Fillings
Hair and body gels
Household cleaning products
Jet fuels
Latex emulsions
Mascaras
Metalworking fluids
Milk sampling
Moist toilet paper
Oil and cooling fluids
Paints
Pesticides
Sanitation products
Pigments
Polishes
Preservatives
Printing inks
Radiography
Shampoos
Slime control in paper mills
Soaps

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions
Airborne contact dermatitis

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Referenties
1. de Groot AC, Liem DH, Weyland JW. Kathon CG: cosmetic allergy and patch test sensitization. Contact Dermatitis 1985 Feb;12(2):76-80.
2. Bruze M, Dahlquist I, Fregert S, Gruvberger B, Persson K. Contact allergy to the active ingredients of Kathon CG. Contact Dermatitis 1987 Apr;16(4):183-188.
3. Bruze M, Fregert S, Gruvberger B, Persson K. Contact allergy to the active ingredients of Kathon CG in the guinea pig. Acta Derm Venereol 1987;67(4):315-320.
4. de Groot AC, Weyland JW. Kathon CG: a review. J Am Acad Dermatol 1988 Feb;18(2 Pt 1):350-358.
5. Bruze M, Gruvberger B, Hradil E. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis due to methylisothiazolinones in a cleansing cream. Contact Dermatitis 1990 Apr;22(4):235-237.
6. Rietschel RL, Nethercott JR, Emmett EA, Maibach HI, Storrs FJ, Larsen WG, Adams RM, Taylor JS, Marks JG Jr, Mitchell JC, et al. Methylchloroisothiazolinone-methylisothiazolinone reactions in patients screened for vehicle and preservative hypersensitivity. J Am Acad Dermatol 1990 May;22(5 Pt 1):734-748.
7. Menné T, Frosch PJ, Veien NK, Hannuksela M, Björkner B, Lachapelle JM, White IR, Vejlsgaard G, Schubert HJ, Andersen KE, et al. Contact sensitization to 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MCI/MI). A European multicentre study. Contact Dermatitis 1991 May;24(5):334-341.


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

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