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Allergic contact dermatitis to ultra violet cured inks
1Skin and Cancer Foundation, Darlinghurst, NSW.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Allergic contact dermatitis developed in two factory workers due to ultraviolet cured inks. Patch testing identified tripropylene glycol diacrylate in the ink as the cause.
Area of Science:
- Occupational dermatology
- Industrial hygiene
- Polymer chemistry
Background:
- Automated screen printing is widely used in manufacturing.
- Ultraviolet (UV) cured inks are common in industrial printing processes.
- Exposure to chemicals in industrial settings can cause adverse health effects.
Observation:
- Two employees in a factory experienced allergic contact dermatitis.
- The dermatitis primarily affected the face and periorbital areas.
- The affected employees worked with an automated screen printing process using UV-cured inks on plastic bottles.
Findings:
- Patch testing confirmed allergic contact dermatitis.
- The specific allergen identified was the UV-cured ink, UV 50-85.
- A key component, tripropylene glycol diacrylate, was identified as the sensitizing agent.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for occupational skin diseases from industrial UV-cured inks.
- Underscores the importance of patch testing for diagnosing contact dermatitis in industrial settings.
- Suggests a need for reviewing safety protocols and material composition in UV-cured ink applications.