Allergic contact dermatitis from oleyl alcohol in lipstick cross-reacting with ricinoleic acid in castor oil and lanolin

Tan, BB; Noble, AL; Roberts, ME; Lear, JT; English, JS

HERO ID

4929528

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1997

Language

English

PMID

9255492

HERO ID 4929528
In Press No
Year 1997
Title Allergic contact dermatitis from oleyl alcohol in lipstick cross-reacting with ricinoleic acid in castor oil and lanolin
Authors Tan, BB; Noble, AL; Roberts, ME; Lear, JT; English, JS
Journal Contact Dermatitis
Volume 37
Issue 1
Page Numbers 41-42
Abstract Castor oil is widely used as an emollient in lipsticks, particularly make-up removers and moisturizers. It is also used as a base for some topical medicaments, as well as a purgative (I). Angioedema, rhinitis, asthma and rashes due to castor oil during its extraction from the seeds of Ricinus communis (Euphorbiaceae) and oral administration of the oil have been reported (2). Oleyl alcohol is used as an emulsifier and emollient in lipsticks, hair applications and topical medicament bases, superfatting agent, solvent for essential oils and in the manufacture of paper and printing ink (3). Tosti et al. (4) found that oleyl alcohol was the most common cause of contact dermatitis from fatty alcohols.
Doi 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1997.tb00380.x
Pmid 9255492
Wosid WOS:A1997XK51200014
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Language Text English
Keyword allergic contact dermatitis; oleyl alcohol; cross-sensitivity; ricinoleic acid; castor oil; lanolin; wool wax alcohol; Amerchol L-101; lipstick; cosmetics
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