It resulted in first and second degree chemical burns due to the strength of the irritant. This patient demonstrates the acute responses of the skin to another strong alkaline irritant. Many vesicles are present on the fingers.
Marginal irritants require repeated contact to produce irritation.
This man cleaned the rollers of an offset press with a sponge containing a solvent solution of potassium dichromate. Although he was not allergic to this chemical, it served as an irritant producing this degree of clinical dermatitis. Where available, reports from other states verify this conclusion. Extensive lists of irritants and allergens are available in reference books. Causes of allergic contact dermatitis include metallic salts, organic dyes, plants, plastic resins, rubber additives, and germicides.