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BISPHENOL A EPOXY RESIN

Synonyms and Other Names BisphenolA (2,2-bis[4-hydroxyphenyl]propane) (diphenylpropane) Diglycldyl ether Epichlorohydrin (l-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane); 8-chloropropylene oxide 4,4-Isopropylidenediphenol~N-epichlorohydrin Uses: Epoxy resins are used primarily as two-component adhesive systems (monomer and hardener). Uses include the following: 1. Adhesives and glues, both for industrial and for home use 2. Laminates 3. Electrical encapsulators 4. Surface coatings 5. Paints and inks 6. Product fmishers 7. Polyvinylchloride products 8. Eyeglass frames 9. Vinyl gloves 10. Handbags and plastic necklaces 11. Dental bonding agents Prevention: Patients sensitive to epoxy resin are probably reacting to the uncured resin of a two-part adhesive or glue system (monomer and hardener). If this is occurring at home, patients should switch to a non-epoxy resin glue or adhesive. If this is occurring at work, patients should be instructed to never allow the adhesive to contact the skin. If the face is involved, it is probably due to fumes from the adhesive curing process, and such an operation should be performed in a closed system and protective clothing worn, including heavy vinyl gloves (since rubber gloves allow epoxy penetration). Allergic patients should also consider (if allowable) switching to a higher-molecular-weight epoxy resin, which is less sensitizing, or to a nonepoxy adhesive. Since epoxy resin is present in some vinyl or plastic products, allergic patients should be made aware of the finished products in the preceding list as possible sources of reactions. Such patients should warn their dentists that they are allergic to epoxy resin. May be duplicated for use in clinical practice. From Marks JG Jr, DeLeo VA: Contact and occupational dermatology, ed 2, St Louis, 1997, Mosby.
For more information please visit our website: www.pennstatehershey.org/web/dermatology/home and click on Health Information Library. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your provider at the location you were treated. Hershey Medical Center, UPC I, Suite 100 (717) 531-6820 or Nyes Road, (717) 657-4045.
Department of Dermatology Mail Code HU14, 500 University Drive, P.O. Box 850, Hershey, PA 17033- Clinic Tel: (717) 531-6820 Penn State Milton S. Her shey Medical Center Penn State College of Medicine Clinic Fax: (717) 531-4702 www.pennstatehershey.org/web/dermatology/home
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