Mercaptobensothiazole

Question 1

What body sites does ACD to Mercaptobenzothiazole normally affect?

Answer 1

mercaptobenzothiazole is the rubber allergen most likely responsible for allergic contact dermatitis affecting the hands and feet.

Question 2

What is the most likely allergen responsible for allergic contact dermatitis affecting the hands and feet?

Answer 2

mercaptobenzothiazole

Question 3

How is ACD to mercaptobenzothiazole detected?

Answer 3

Patch testing
Found in the ABS
2% in Petrolleum jelly