Methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone are widely used in paint: a multicentre study of paints from five European countries

In view of the current epidemic of contact allergy to methylisothiazolinone (MI), it is important to clarify the extent of use of MI and related isothiazolinones in paints currently available for the consumer and worker in Europe.To elucidate the use and concentrations of MI, methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and benzisothiazolinone (BIT) in paints on the European retail market.Wall paints (n = 71) were randomly purchased in retail outlets in...