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Formula |
CAS |
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C6H6O2 |
108-46-3 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Resorcinol is used as a keratolytic agent
Synonyms
1,3-Benzenediol
m-Dihydroxybenzene
Resorcin
Resorcinol
Uses
Acne treatments
Antipruritic and antiseptic
Castellani's paint
Celluloid
Cosmetics
Dyes
Explosives
Eye drops
Hair dyes and tonics
Leather tanning
Photocopying, photographic, and duplicating solutions
Plastic
Rubber
Suppositories
Cross-Reactions
Phenol
Unusual Reactions
May cause orange-brown discoloration of lacquered nails and may darken fair hair
References
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Waddell, M.M. and O.A. Finn, Sensitivity to resorcin. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(4): p. 216. |
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Langeland, T. and L.R. Braathen, Allergic contact dermatitis from resorcinol. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(2): p. 126. |
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Knight, T.E., Philodendron-induced dermatitis: report of cases and review of the literature. Cutis, 1991. 48(5): p. 375-8. |
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Vilaplana, J., C. Romaguera, and F. Grimalt, Contact dermatitis from resorcinol in a hair dye. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(2): p. 151-2. |
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Guerra, L., F. Bardazzi, and A. Tosti, Contact dermatitis in hairdressers' clients [see comments]. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(2): p. 108-11. |
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Guerra, L., et al., Contact dermatitis in hairdressers: the Italian experience. Gruppo Italiano Ricerca Dermatiti da Contatto e Ambientali [see comments]. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(2): p. 101-7. |
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Nakagawa, M., K. Kawai, and K. Kawai, Cross-sensitivity between resorcinol, resorcinol monobenzoate and phenyl salicylate. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(3): p. 199-200. |
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9. |
Pecegueiro, M., Contact dermatitis due to resorcinol in a radiotherapy dye. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(4): p. 273. |
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Serrano, G., et al., Contact allergy to resorcinol in acne medications: report of three cases. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992. 26(3 Pt 2): p. 502-4. |
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Frosch, P.J., et al., Allergic reactions to a hairdressers' series: results from 9 European centres. The European Environmental and Contact Dermatitis Research Group (EECDRG). Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(3): p. 180-3. |
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Massone, L., et al., Contact dermatitis of the eyelids from resorcinol in an ophthalmic ointment. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 29(1): p. 49. |
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