Dermatitis from slimicides in a paper mill.

Dermatitis is reported from slimicides added to wood pulp slurry in a paper mill. The active constituents of the slimicides involved were bis-l, 4-bromoacetoxy-2-butene and 2, 3-dichloro-4-bromotetrahydrothiophene-1, 1-dioxide. Wood pulp slimicides include many chemicals which are highly irritant and potentially sensitizing to the skin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]