Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents

Definition

Irritant contact dermatitis caused by skin contact with solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, toluene, turpentine, acetone, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, hexane, citrus terpenes or ethanol. These have numerous uses including in dry-cleaning chemicals, paint thinners, nail polish removers, glue solvents and perfumes. Occupations where there are substantial risks include painters and decorators, construction workers, dry-cleaners, machinists and workers in the chemical industry.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Irritant contact dermatitis from specified external agents

• EK02.00Irritant contact dermatitis due to wet work
• EK02.02Irritant contact dermatitis due to exposure to acids, alkalis or other specified chemical irritants
• EK02.03Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics or emollients
• EK02.04Irritant contact dermatitis due to topical medicaments or antimicrobials
• EK02.05Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants or other vegetable matter
• EK02.06Irritant contact dermatitis due to foods