What is it?
Methyldibromo glutaronitrile is a preservative used in skin care products, paints, and wood.

How can I avoid it?
Skin contact with methyldibromo glutaronitrile is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing methyldibromo glutaronitrile should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is not enough information, ask your retailer or contact the company directly. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.

Uses:
  • Skin care products/Cosmetics
    • Antiperspirants/Deodorants
    • Body lotions and wipes
    • Hair sprays, gels, tonics, and lotions
    • Soaps/Cleansers
    • Shampoos/Conditioners
    • Moisturizers
    • Make-ups
    • Massage oils
    • Powders/Sprays
    • Sunscreens
  • Other
    • Adhesives
    • Coolant
    • Cutting oils
    • Detergents
    • Dispersed pigments
    • Drilling oils
    • Latex emulsions and paints
    • Metal-working fluids
    • Wet wipes
    • Paper
    • Paste, glue
    • Ultrasound gel
    • Wood preservatives
Other names for Methyldibromo glutaronitrile:
  • 2-Bromo-2 (bromomethyl) glutaronitrile
  • 2-Bromo-2 (bromomethyl) pentanedinitrile
  • Euxyl K-400
  • 1,2-Dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane
  • MDBGN
  • Metacide 38

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