Acetophenone azine (CAS 729-43-1) was recently discovered as a potent allergen in shin pads and footwear containing the foam elastomer ethyl vinyl acetate. The compound is probably not intentionally added to ethyl vinyl acetate but is likely the result of reactions between other additives that take place during the manufacturing process. A patch testing concentration of 0.1% in acetone or petrolatum is recommended. Acetophenone azine should be part of patch testing shoe series, as well as plastics and glues series. The compound is not currently available from patch testing materials suppliers, a situation that hopefully will be corrected.
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