Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by N-(3-aminopropyl)- N-dodecylpropane-1,3-diamine in a surface disinfectant.

The article presents a case study of a 24-year-old women who developed hand eczema after six months of full-time cleaning of hospital operating theatres. She underwent patch testing with the baseline series, a series of disinfectants, and fragrances. It indicates that the remaining sensitizations were not related to occupational exposure and not considered to be clinically relevant. It suggests that disinfectants based on quarternary ammonium compounds should be considered.