Chromium(VI) release from leather and metals can be detected with a diphenylcarbazide spot test
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BACKGROUND: Along with chromium, nickel and cobalt are the clinically most important metal allergens. However, unlike for nickel and cobalt, there is no validated colorimetric spot test that detects chromium. Such a test could help both clinicians and their patients with chromium dermatitis to identify culprit exposures.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the use of diphenylcarbazide (DPC) as a spot test reagent for the identification of chromium(VI) release.
METHODS: A colorimetric chromium(VI) spot test based on DPC was prepared and used on different items from small market surveys.
RESULTS: The DPC spot test was able to identify chromium(VI) release at 0.5 ppm without interference from other pure metals, alloys, or leather. A market survey using the test showed no chromium(VI) release from work tools (0/100). However, chromium(VI) release from metal screws (7/60), one earring (1/50), leather shoes (4/100) and leather gloves (6/11) was observed. We found no false-positive test reactions. Confirmatory testing was performed with X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and spectrophotometrically on extraction fluids.
CONCLUSIONS: The use of DPC as a colorimetric spot test reagent appears to be a good and valid test method for detecting the release of chromium(VI) ions from leather and metal articles. The spot test has the potential to become a valuable screening tool.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Contact Dermatitis |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 281-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISSN | 0105-1873 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2015 |
ID: 160048442