Detection of formaldehyde in moistened baby toilet tissues

• Published in: Contact dermatitis Vol. 38; no. 1; pp. 46 - 47
• Main Authors: Piletta-Zanin, P.-A., Pasche-Koo, F., Auderset, P. C., Huggengerger, D., Saurat, J. H., Hauser, C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.01.1998; Blackwell
• Subjects: acetylacetone; Adult; allergen detection; Allergens - adverse effects; Allergens - analysis; allergic contact dermatitis; Allergic diseases; Biological and medical sciences; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; cosmetics; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - etiology; Eczema - chemically induced; Female; formaldehyde; Formaldehyde - adverse effects; Formaldehyde - analysis; Humans; Immunopathology; Medical sciences; moistened baby toilet tissues; Skin allergic diseases. Stinging insect allergies; Switzerland; Europe; Human; Cosmetic; Immunopathology; Allergy; Skin disease; Chemical analysis; Toxicity; Infant; Formaldehyde; Contact dermatitis; Detection; Hygiene; Quantitative analysis
• ISSN: 0105-1873; 1600-0536
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1998.tb05640.x

Formaldehyde is a ubiquitous and potent sensitizer. Formaldehyde‐sensitive patients may have long‐lasting hand eczema (1). Contact dermatitis from formaldehyde is often chronic, probably because it is so difficult to avoid exposure to formaldehyde‐containing products. An investigation in Denmark showed that 1/3 of all cosmetic products contained formaldehyde or formaldehyde‐releasing preservatives (2). Formaldehyde can also be found in many houshold products. In recent years, the use of moistened baby toilet tissues has greatly increased.