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How to optimize patch testing with diphenylmethane diisocyanate

Engfeldt, Malin LU ; Isaksson, Marléne LU ; Zimerson, Erik LU and Bruze, Magnus LU (2007) In Contact Dermatitis 57(3). p.138-151
Abstract
We have previously shown that patch test preparations of polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (PMDI) are more stable than preparations of diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (4,4'-MDI). This study was conducted to (i) investigate whether PMDIs yield as many positive reactions as 4,4'-MDI, (ii) study concurrent reactions to 4,4'-MDI and 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane (4,4'-MDA), and (iii) follow the course of positive reactions during 4 weeks. It was shown that PMDIs detect as many positive reactions as 4,4'-MDI. Thus, they are better patch test agents being more stable than preparations of 4,4'-MDI. We recommend that PMDIs with a monomer content of at least 35% is used in 2.0% petrolatum (pet.) (i.e. monomer patch test concentration... (More)
We have previously shown that patch test preparations of polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (PMDI) are more stable than preparations of diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (4,4'-MDI). This study was conducted to (i) investigate whether PMDIs yield as many positive reactions as 4,4'-MDI, (ii) study concurrent reactions to 4,4'-MDI and 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane (4,4'-MDA), and (iii) follow the course of positive reactions during 4 weeks. It was shown that PMDIs detect as many positive reactions as 4,4'-MDI. Thus, they are better patch test agents being more stable than preparations of 4,4'-MDI. We recommend that PMDIs with a monomer content of at least 35% is used in 2.0% petrolatum (pet.) (i.e. monomer patch test concentration approximately 0.7%). It was shown that reactions to 4,4'-MDI and PMDIs appear late and we recommend readings on both day (D) 3/4 and D7. 4,4'-MDA was shown to be a good marker for 4,4'-MDI and patch testing with 4,4'-MDA in 0.25% pet. can be used instead of PMDI. Concomitant reactions to 4,4'-MDI and 4,4'-MDA are probably not caused by conversion of 4,4'-MDI into 4,4'-MDA by reaction with water. Another explanation is a path of reactions leading to ureas and MDI conjugates with skin constituents, which are hydrolysed into 4,4'-MDA. This complex process depends upon several factors and might explain why positive MDI reactions appear after D7. (Less)
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4'diisocyanate, diphenlymethane-4, dermatitis, CAS 9016-87-9, allergic contact, CAS 101-68-8, MDI, PMDI, polymeric MDI
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Contact Dermatitis
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57
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3
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138 - 151
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Wiley-Blackwell
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0105-1873
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10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01197.x
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English
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The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015. The record was previously connected to the following departments: Occupational and Environmental Dermatology Unit (013241310), Pediatrics/Urology/Gynecology/Endocrinology (013240400)
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  abstract     = {{We have previously shown that patch test preparations of polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (PMDI) are more stable than preparations of diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (4,4'-MDI). This study was conducted to (i) investigate whether PMDIs yield as many positive reactions as 4,4'-MDI, (ii) study concurrent reactions to 4,4'-MDI and 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane (4,4'-MDA), and (iii) follow the course of positive reactions during 4 weeks. It was shown that PMDIs detect as many positive reactions as 4,4'-MDI. Thus, they are better patch test agents being more stable than preparations of 4,4'-MDI. We recommend that PMDIs with a monomer content of at least 35% is used in 2.0% petrolatum (pet.) (i.e. monomer patch test concentration approximately 0.7%). It was shown that reactions to 4,4'-MDI and PMDIs appear late and we recommend readings on both day (D) 3/4 and D7. 4,4'-MDA was shown to be a good marker for 4,4'-MDI and patch testing with 4,4'-MDA in 0.25% pet. can be used instead of PMDI. Concomitant reactions to 4,4'-MDI and 4,4'-MDA are probably not caused by conversion of 4,4'-MDI into 4,4'-MDA by reaction with water. Another explanation is a path of reactions leading to ureas and MDI conjugates with skin constituents, which are hydrolysed into 4,4'-MDA. This complex process depends upon several factors and might explain why positive MDI reactions appear after D7.}},
  author       = {{Engfeldt, Malin and Isaksson, Marléne and Zimerson, Erik and Bruze, Magnus}},
  issn         = {{0105-1873}},
  keywords     = {{4'diisocyanate; diphenlymethane-4; dermatitis; CAS 9016-87-9; allergic contact; CAS 101-68-8; MDI; PMDI; polymeric MDI}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  number       = {{3}},
  pages        = {{138--151}},
  publisher    = {{Wiley-Blackwell}},
  series       = {{Contact Dermatitis}},
  title        = {{How to optimize patch testing with diphenylmethane diisocyanate}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01197.x}},
  doi          = {{10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01197.x}},
  volume       = {{57}},
  year         = {{2007}},
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