Para-tert-butylpheonol formaldehyd resin (or 4-tert-butylphenol) is an adhesive commonly used to bond leather, rubber-to-rubber, or rubber-to-metal surfaces. It is a common cause of shoe allergic contact dermatitis.










 

Wear protective coverings when working with glues.

Protect yourself from sawdust from fiberglass or hardboard.

Let your dentist know of your sensitivity.

It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.

Please be aware that if your spouse or significant other uses topical skin care products that contain this chemical, skin-to-skin transfer may occur to you.

Wet leather or rubber products, which have been glued with this resin, may leach this out on the skin.

Other names you may see this chemical listed as:
  4 (1,1-dimethylethyl) phenol
  4-tert-Butylphenol formaldehyde resin
  Butylphen
  Paratertiary butylphenol formaldehyde resin
  PTBP formaldehyde
  p-t-Butylphenol formaldehyde resin
  p-tert-Butylphenol formaldehyde resin

Where is it found?

What is it?

Hints on avoiding:

Automobiles
Athletic tape
Boxes
Brace (knee)
Dental bonding
Deodorants
Disinfectants

Duplicating paper
Fiberglass
Film developers
Furniture
Glues
Handbags
Ink
Insecticides

Insulation
Leather shoes
Motor oils
Nail adhesives
Prosthesis
Plywood
Raincoat Shoe adhesive, other glued leather goods
Watch straps

Potential Occupational Exposures:
    Shoemakers
    Adhesive workers
    Box makers
    Leather Finishes
    Dentists