[Contact allergies to CN and CS ("tear gas") in participants in demonstrations].

Abstract

56 occasional demonstrators were interviewed with regard to former skin contact with omega-chloroacetophenone (CN) or ortho-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS). 33 persons (59%) reported skin reactions of various kinds. Patch testing with CN, the structurally related preservative chloroacetamide, and CS revealed clinically relevant reactions to CN in 3 cases and questionable positive reaction to CS in one case. 8 further patients showed mild reactions to CN and CS. We did not find any indication of cross reactions between CN and chloroacetamide.

• Authors: T Fuchs, M in der Wiesche
• Journal: Zeitschrift fur Hautkrankheiten (Z Hautkr) Vol. 65 Issue 3 Pg. 288-92, 295 (Mar 1990) ISSN: 0301-0481 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Zur Frage der Kontaktallergien auf CN and CS ("Tränengas") bei Demonstrationsteilnehmern.
• PMID: 2111069 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Nitriles
• Tear Gases
• o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile
• omega-Chloroacetophenone

Topics

• Adult
• Dermatitis, Contact (etiology)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nitriles (adverse effects)
• Patch Tests
• Skin (drug effects)
• Tear Gases (adverse effects)
• o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile (adverse effects)
• omega-Chloroacetophenone (adverse effects)