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Skin problems associated with multifunctional acrylic monomers in ultraviolet curing inks
The British Journal of Dermatology
|May 1, 1978
Summary
Multifunctional acrylic monomers in printing inks can cause skin and eye irritation. Pentaerythritol triacrylate is a sensitizer, but does not cross-react with methyl methacrylate, necessitating careful handling to prevent skin issues.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Dermatology
- Toxicology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Printing inks utilize multifunctional acrylic monomers.
- These monomers can cause adverse skin and eye reactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe cases of contact dermatitis and conjunctivitis from acrylic monomers in printing inks.
- To identify specific sensitizing agents and assess cross-reactivity.
Main Methods:
- Case series describing 18 patients with skin or eye conditions.
- Patch testing and clinical assessment were used.
Main Results:
- Fifteen cases of contact dermatitis and three of irritant contact conjunctivitis were observed.
- Seven dermatitis cases were sensitized to pentaerythritol triacrylate (PETA) without cross-reactivity to methyl methacrylate.
- Eight dermatitis cases were irritant in nature.
Conclusions:
- Pentaerythritol triacrylate is a significant cutaneous sensitizer in this context.
- Multifunctional acrylates require careful handling to minimize skin exposure and prevent occupational health problems.