Occupational contact dermatitis due to acrylonitrile

Within DSM Chemicals BV, a producer of acrylonitrile, skin complaints arc frequent, the majority of these are an irritant nature, while a smaller portion is based on acquired allergies Allergological examination revealed 3 employees with an allergy In acrylonitrile. 1 of these subject also developed paresthesiae in the skin sues affected, a finding not previously described for acrylonitrile. In the guinea ptE maximization lest (GPMT), acrylonitrile showed strong allergenic potential for prevention and treatment of contact allergologic disorders, close cooperation between occupational health officer, dermatologist and lexicologist in chemical companies is recommended