Abitol (dihydroabietyl alcohol) home ICD10: L23.9

Abitol

Formula CAS
C20H36O 13393-93-6



Background
Abitol is an organic alcohol derived from wood rosin.

Synonyms
Abitol
Dihydroabietyl alcohol

Uses
Adhesives
Inks
Mascara
Plasticizer in plastics
Sealants

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Dooms-Goossens AH, Degreef, Luytens E. Dihydroabietyl alcohol (Abitol): a sensitizer in mascara. Contact Dermatitis 1979;5(6):350-353.
2. Hausen BM, Kuhlwein A, Schulz KH. Kolophonium-Allergie. Ein Beitrag zur Herkunft, Chemie und Verwendung von Kolophonium und Kolophonium-modifizierten Produkten. (1. Mitteilung) [Colophony allergy. A contribution to the origin, chemistry, and uses of colophony and modified colophony products, 1]. Derm Beruf Umwelt 1982;30(4):107-115.
3. Rapaport MJ. Sensitization to Abitol. Contact Dermatitis 1980 Jan;6(2):137.
4. Malten KE, van Ketel WG, Nater JP, Liem DH. Reactions in selected patients to 22 fragrance materials. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(1):1-10.
5. Hausen BM, Mohnert J. Contact allergy due to colophony. (V). Patch test results with different types of colophony and modified-colophony products. Contact Dermatitis 1989;20(4):295-301.


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

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