Synonym(s)
INCI designation: p-Chloro-m-cresol; PMCM
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Preservative in cosmetics, topical medicines, printing inks, varnishes, other paints, adhesives. 1% in Vaseline Contents of the DKG - Epicutaneous test series"Leather and Shoes".
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Contact urticaria and contact allergic eczema are described,
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- Walker SL et al (2004) Contact urticaria due to p-chloro-m-cresol. Br J Dermatol 151:936-937
- Yamano T et al(2003) Allergenicity evaluation of p-chloro-m-cresol and p-chloro-m-xylenol by non-radioactive murine local lymph-node assay and multiple-dose guinea pig maximization test. Toxicology 190: 259- 266
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer