Quaternium 15

Your patch test result indicates that you have a contact allergy to quaternium 15. This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, itching and fluid-filled blisters. Where is quaternium 15 found? Quaternium 15 is commonly used in personal care products such as cosmetics, soaps, and shampoos. It also is found in industrial polishes, waxes, inks, paints, and metal working fluids. It belongs to a group of preservatives known as formaldehyde-releasing agents.

How can you avoid contact with quaternium 15? Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients: • Quaternium-15 • CASRN: 51229-78-8 • Dowcill 75, 100, 200 • 1-(3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1- azoniaadamantane • chloroallyl methenamine chloride chloride, cis form • hexamethylenetetramine chloroallyl chloride • Azoniaadamantane chloride • 3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane,1-(3- chloroallyl)-,chloride • Preventol D 1 • N-(3-chloroallyl)hexaminium chloride What are some products that may contain quaternium 15? Baby Products: Cosmetics: Mascaras: • Gerber Grins & Giggles Baby Wash • Clinique True Bronze Loose Powder • Almay One Coat Nourishing - Thickening • Huggies Baby Wash (all types) Bronzer • Almay One Coat Nourishing - Triple Effect • Huggies Lavender & Chamomile • CoverGirl CG Smoothers Regular • Huggies Naturally Refreshing • CoverGirl Cheekers • Maybelline Great Lash Washable • CoverGirl Cheekers Blush Bronzer • Johnson’s Baby Head-to-Toe Baby Wash Pet Care: • Johnson’s Baby Wash - Shea and • CoverGirl Classic Color Blush Cocoa Butter • CoverGirl Clean Pressed Fragrance • Four Paws Ferret Glow Shampoos • Johnson’s Buddies Instant Foam Hand Free Powder Shampoos: & Face Wash • CoverGirl Clean Pressed Powder • Huggies Clean Team 2-in-1 Shampoo With • Johnson’s Creamy Baby Oil • CoverGirl Eye Enhancer Eyeshadow Conditioner • Johnson’s Original Baby Shampoo • CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Pocket • Johnson’s Baby Shampoo (all types) • Walgreen’s Comfort Smooth - • CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Pocket • Johnson’s Buddies Easy Comb 2-in-1 Fragrance Free Powder Foundation Shampoo • Walgreen’s Comfort Smooth - Scented • CoverGirl Fresh Look Pressed Powder • Nizoral Nizoral AD Anti-Dandruff Shampoo • CoverGirl Instant Cheekbones Body Washes: • CoverGirl Professional Loose Powder Shaving Cream, Gels: • Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash • CoverGirl Simply Powder Foundation • Gillette Sensetive Skin Foam • Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser, • CoverGirl Tan Fastic Cleansing Pads • CoverGirl TRU Blend Sunscreens: • Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash • CoverGirl TRU Blend Loose Powder • Banana Boat Dark Tanning Lotion - SPF 4 • Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash - • Banana Boat Sport Sunblock Lotion - SPF 15 Fragrance Free Industrial Uses: • Banana Boat Sunblock Lotion - SPF 15 • Aveeno Stress Relief Body Wash • Inks • Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 8 • Baby Magic Gentle Hair & Body Wash • Metal work • Banana Boat Ultra Sunblock Lotion - SPF 30 • Mr. Bubble, Bubble Bath, Original • Paints • Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash • Polishes Topicals: • RoC Age Diminishing Facial Cleanser • Waxes • Woodward Mycocide NS

For additional information about products that might contain quaternium 15, go to the Household Product Database online (http:/ householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov) at the United States National Library of Medicine. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.