Allergen Components (of the TRUE Patch Test)
		22%	Nickel sulfate p-tert-Butylphenol formaldehyde resin Wool alcohols Epoxy resin Neomycin sulfate Carba mix Potassium dichromate Black rubber mix Caine mix Cl+Me- Isothiazolinone Fragrance mix Quaternium-15 Colophony Mercaptobenzothiazole Paraben mix p-Phenylenediamine Negative control Formaldehyde Balsam of Peru Mercapto mix Ethylenediamine dihydrochloride Thimerosal Cobalt dichloride Thiuram mix T.R.U.E. Test - Allergen Patch Test   USA
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			Allergens: Chemical Sensitivity
		45%	A brief overview of what chemical sensitivity is. ViaHealth   USA
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			Alpha Hydroxy Acids for Skin Care - Smooth Sailing or Rough Seas?
		0%	Are these products safe? Since 1989, the Food and Drug Administration has received more than 100 reports of adverse reactions in people using AHA products. Their complaints included severe redness, swelling (especially in the area of the eyes), burning, blistering, bleeding, rash, itching, and skin discoloration. An important article. Paula Kurtzweil FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition   USA
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			Balsam of Peru - Contact Dermatitis
		77%	Balsam of Peru, is an aromatic liquid obtained by cutting the bark of a particular tree found in El Salvador. It is used in fragrances and flavorings. Where Balsam of Peru Is Found How to Avoid Balsam of Peru How to Test a Product for Possible Use Synonyms/Other Names for Balsam of Peru Components of Balsam of Peru and Chemically Related Allergens Other Substances to Which You May React How to Read Product Labels Examples of Products Containing Balsam of Peru Examples of Products Free of Balsam of Peru An extremely valuable resource. T.R.U.E. Test - Allergen Patch Test   USA
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			Black Rubber Mix - Contact Dermatitis
		74%	Black rubber mix, which contains the following three allergens: N-isopropyl-N'-phenyl paraphenylenediamine, N-cyclohexyl-N'-phenyl paraphenylenediamine, and N, N'-diphenyl paraphenylenediamine. These allergens are rubber additives known as antioxidants, and since they discolor the rubber, these additives are used primarily to produce black rubber. Where Black Rubber Additives Are Found How to Avoid Black Rubber Additives How to Test a Product for Possible Use Chemical Ingredients in Black Rubber Mix and Their Common Trade Names Other Substances to Which You May React How to Read Product Labels Material Safety Data Sheets An extremely valuable resource. T.R.U.E. Test - Allergen Patch Test   USA
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			Caine Mix (Benzocaine) - Contact Dermatitis
		91%	Caine mix, which contains the following three allergens: benzocaine USP; tetracaine hydroclhoride, USP; and dibucaine hydrochloride, USP. Benzocaine and related medicines compose a large group of local anesthetics found mainly in topical, nonprescription products used to numb or soothe the skin. Where Caine Mix Chemicals Are Found How to Avoid Caine Mix Chemicals Synonyms/Components of Caine Mix Chemicals Other Substances to Which You May React How to Read Product Labels Examples of Products Containing Benzocaine, Tetracaine, or Dibucaine Examples of Products Free of Benzocaine, Tetracaine, and Dibucaine An extremely valuable resource. T.R.U.E. Test - Allergen Patch Test   USA
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			Carba Mix - Contact Dermatitis
		100%	Carba mix contains the following three allergens: diphenylguanidine, zincdibutyldithiocarbamate, and zincdiethyldithiocarbamate. These chemicals are used as accelerators in the manufacture of rubber products and in agricultural chemicals. Where Carba Chemicals Are Found How to Avoid Carba Chemicals Synonyms/Components of Carba Chemicals Other Substances to Which You May React How to Read Product Labels Material Safety Data Sheets Examples of Products Containing Carba Chemicals Examples of Products Free Of Carba Chemicals An extremely valuable resource. T.R.U.E. Test - Allergen Patch Test   USA
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			Chemical Allergies
		85%	From fabrics to flooring, from makeup to medicines, your world is full of chemicals--and many can cause allergic reactions. Chemical allergies typically affect the skin, but can also cause respiratory problems or other allergic reactions. A brief overview Intelihealth   USA
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			Chemical Allergy
		0%	Latex Allergy Pesticides eAllergy.net   USA
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			Chemicals in Home and Work Environments - Gases
		0%	This brief catalogue describes chemicals that are common at home and in the workplace. Chemical and common names are given with a description of uses and occurrences: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) Ozone (O3) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Formaldehyde (HCHO) Radon Tom Fairley & Environmed Research Solutions For Health Problems - Environmed Research Inc. & Alpha Nutrition Educational Programs   Canada
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