- Gabor Shoes http://www.gabor.de/en/home
- Askin Shoes http://www.askin.it/
- Think Shoes http://www.thinkshoesusa.com/
- Po-zu Shoes http://po-zu.com/eu/
- Ugg Australia http://www.uggaustralia.com/
- Birkenstock http://www.birkenstock.ca/
- Inov8 Shoes (great for trail and rock running) http://www.inov-8.com/ - possibly a problem
- Gee Wawa Footwear http://www.geewawausa.com/
- Kamik http://www.kamik.com/
- TEVA http://www.teva.com/
- Mizuno http://www.mizunocda.com/
- Sockwa X8 model only - http://www.sockwa.com/products/x8 --> only the X8 is safe (it uses ariaprene instead of neoprene, which is hypoallergenic and apparently recyclable! http://www.ariaprene.com/ )
Monday, July 5, 2010
Companies that do NOT use Thiuram
goals
My goal is to design 3 posts that I will continually update. One will have products that companies (especially shoe companies) have confirmed they do not use Thiruam. The second will be for companies that do use Thiuram, and the third will be for companies that could neither confirm or deny the use of Thiuram, so you can decide to purchase those items at your own risk.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
TRUE TEST INFORMATION SHEET
Patient Information
Page 1 of 4
Your TRUE TestTM indicates that you have a contact allergy to thiuram mix
allergens.
Thiuram mix allergens in contact with your skin may result in dermatitis. Brief or occasional
contact may not pose a problem.
Thiuram mix contains the following four allergens:
o Tetramethylthiuram monosulfide
o Tetremethylthiuram disulfide
o Dipentamethylenethiuram disulfide
o Tetraethylthiuram disulphide
These allergens are curing additives used as accelerators in the manufacture of both natural
and synthetic rubber.
Where are thiuram mix allergens found?
Thiuram mix chemicals are found widely in a variety of rubber articles in the modern
environment both at home and at work. Examples of such articles are rubber tires and tubes
for your car, rubber boots and shoes, rubber soles, gloves, garden hoses, elastic and
rubberized clothing such as brassieres, girdles, support stockings, swimwear and swim caps
and elastic bands as well as in rubber pillows, sponge make-up applicators, toys, balloons,
baby bottle nippers, latex condoms, examination and surgical gloves, dental dams, rubber
handles on tools such as tennis racquets and golf club handles.
Industrially thiuram mix substances are also found in rubber products such as the lining for
fuel tanks, caulking, electrical cords, plugs, gas masks, safety goggles, conveyor belts,
shock absorbers, springs, mats, aprons, earphones, stethoscopes, rubber bands, erasers,
rubber sheeting, non-slip waistbands, mattresses and anti-slip carpet backing.
Tetraethylthiuram disulfide is a component of thiuram mix. It is used widely as a pesticide,
fungicide in commercial and agricultural products.
Antabuse®, a drug for the treatment of alcoholism, is also a thiuram chemical.
Thiuram Mix
Page 2 of 4
How to avoid thiuram mix allergens
Minimize your exposure to all rubber products at home, in your car and at work. Substitute
products made of vinyl, plastic, leather, wood, or fabric.
Avoid rubber boots and rubber shoes, such as sneakers, tennis shoes and insoles. Wear solid
leather shoes with no inner or outer soles like moccasins. If in doubt wear new shoes for a few
days and watch for a rash. Try insoles free of thiuram mix chemicals to see if using insoles
makes dress shoes wearable for you.
Beware of socks and stockings worn with shoes containing thiuram mix chemicals, as they can
contaminate and does not wash out.
Avoid rubber bands, elastic, rubber gloves, electrical cords, tires, rubber matting and rubber
sporting equipment. Be suspicious of any product containing rubber that seems to cause a
rash where it touches your body.
Some rubber gloves are labeled “hypoallergenic and rubber free.” Even so, call the manufacturer
to determine whether they contain thiuram mix chemicals, because also in synthetic products
thiuram mix chemicals may be used as accelerators. Examples of gloves made of a synthetic
co-polymer usually free from thiuram mix chemicals are styrene, butadiene, vinyl gloves or
nitrile gloves. Articles made with polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate or silicone are also
suitable alternatives.
Avoid contact with agricultural fungicides, paints and wallpaper adhesives containing thiurams.
If you suspect that you are being exposed to this allergen at work, consult your employer
regarding Material Safety Data Sheets. Wear protective clothing (aprons, gauntlets and
appropriate gloves) when handling rubber hoses, seals, cables etc.
Inform your healthcare providers that you are allergic to thiuram mix chemicals and ask that
they use gloves that are free of these allergens.
What to look for
Thiuram mix content:
o Tetramethylthiuram monosulfide
o Tetremethylthiuram disulfide
o Dipentamethylenethiuram disulfide
o Tetraethylthiuram disulphide
Page 3 of 4
Common trade names
Tetramethylthiuram disulfide (TMTD)
o Arasan®
o Fernasan™
o Nomersan™
o Puralin™
o Pomarsal
o Rezifilm®
o Thiram™
o Thirad™
o Thiosan™
o Thylate®
o Thiramyl™
o Tiuramyl™
o Tersan®
o Tuads™
o Tulisan®
Tetraethylthiuram disulfide (TETD)
o Abstenisil™
o Abstinyl™
o Antadix™
o Antiethanol™
o Bis (diethylthiocarbamoyl)
o Contralin™
o Cronetal™
o Disulfide
o Disulfiram (Anabuse)
o Etabus™
o Ethyl thiurad
o Noxal™
o Robac™ TET
o Ro-Sulfiram™
o Stopetyl™
o Tetradinev
o Thiranidev
Dipentamethylenethiuram disulfide (PTD)
o Robac™ PTD
Page 4 of 4
Related substances to which you may react
Other rubber additives:
o Mercapto mix
o Mercaptobenzothiazole
o Carba mix
The list may not be complete.
When purchasing products which may come in contact with your skin, check the list of
ingredients for any of the names listed above. If in doubt contact your pharmacist or
physician.
This information does not substitute the information given by your health care providers and
can only be seen as a supplement.
Page 1 of 4
Your TRUE TestTM indicates that you have a contact allergy to thiuram mix
allergens.
Thiuram mix allergens in contact with your skin may result in dermatitis. Brief or occasional
contact may not pose a problem.
Thiuram mix contains the following four allergens:
o Tetramethylthiuram monosulfide
o Tetremethylthiuram disulfide
o Dipentamethylenethiuram disulfide
o Tetraethylthiuram disulphide
These allergens are curing additives used as accelerators in the manufacture of both natural
and synthetic rubber.
Where are thiuram mix allergens found?
Thiuram mix chemicals are found widely in a variety of rubber articles in the modern
environment both at home and at work. Examples of such articles are rubber tires and tubes
for your car, rubber boots and shoes, rubber soles, gloves, garden hoses, elastic and
rubberized clothing such as brassieres, girdles, support stockings, swimwear and swim caps
and elastic bands as well as in rubber pillows, sponge make-up applicators, toys, balloons,
baby bottle nippers, latex condoms, examination and surgical gloves, dental dams, rubber
handles on tools such as tennis racquets and golf club handles.
Industrially thiuram mix substances are also found in rubber products such as the lining for
fuel tanks, caulking, electrical cords, plugs, gas masks, safety goggles, conveyor belts,
shock absorbers, springs, mats, aprons, earphones, stethoscopes, rubber bands, erasers,
rubber sheeting, non-slip waistbands, mattresses and anti-slip carpet backing.
Tetraethylthiuram disulfide is a component of thiuram mix. It is used widely as a pesticide,
fungicide in commercial and agricultural products.
Antabuse®, a drug for the treatment of alcoholism, is also a thiuram chemical.
Thiuram Mix
Page 2 of 4
How to avoid thiuram mix allergens
Minimize your exposure to all rubber products at home, in your car and at work. Substitute
products made of vinyl, plastic, leather, wood, or fabric.
Avoid rubber boots and rubber shoes, such as sneakers, tennis shoes and insoles. Wear solid
leather shoes with no inner or outer soles like moccasins. If in doubt wear new shoes for a few
days and watch for a rash. Try insoles free of thiuram mix chemicals to see if using insoles
makes dress shoes wearable for you.
Beware of socks and stockings worn with shoes containing thiuram mix chemicals, as they can
contaminate and does not wash out.
Avoid rubber bands, elastic, rubber gloves, electrical cords, tires, rubber matting and rubber
sporting equipment. Be suspicious of any product containing rubber that seems to cause a
rash where it touches your body.
Some rubber gloves are labeled “hypoallergenic and rubber free.” Even so, call the manufacturer
to determine whether they contain thiuram mix chemicals, because also in synthetic products
thiuram mix chemicals may be used as accelerators. Examples of gloves made of a synthetic
co-polymer usually free from thiuram mix chemicals are styrene, butadiene, vinyl gloves or
nitrile gloves. Articles made with polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate or silicone are also
suitable alternatives.
Avoid contact with agricultural fungicides, paints and wallpaper adhesives containing thiurams.
If you suspect that you are being exposed to this allergen at work, consult your employer
regarding Material Safety Data Sheets. Wear protective clothing (aprons, gauntlets and
appropriate gloves) when handling rubber hoses, seals, cables etc.
Inform your healthcare providers that you are allergic to thiuram mix chemicals and ask that
they use gloves that are free of these allergens.
What to look for
Thiuram mix content:
o Tetramethylthiuram monosulfide
o Tetremethylthiuram disulfide
o Dipentamethylenethiuram disulfide
o Tetraethylthiuram disulphide
Page 3 of 4
Common trade names
Tetramethylthiuram disulfide (TMTD)
o Arasan®
o Fernasan™
o Nomersan™
o Puralin™
o Pomarsal
o Rezifilm®
o Thiram™
o Thirad™
o Thiosan™
o Thylate®
o Thiramyl™
o Tiuramyl™
o Tersan®
o Tuads™
o Tulisan®
Tetraethylthiuram disulfide (TETD)
o Abstenisil™
o Abstinyl™
o Antadix™
o Antiethanol™
o Bis (diethylthiocarbamoyl)
o Contralin™
o Cronetal™
o Disulfide
o Disulfiram (Anabuse)
o Etabus™
o Ethyl thiurad
o Noxal™
o Robac™ TET
o Ro-Sulfiram™
o Stopetyl™
o Tetradinev
o Thiranidev
Dipentamethylenethiuram disulfide (PTD)
o Robac™ PTD
Page 4 of 4
Related substances to which you may react
Other rubber additives:
o Mercapto mix
o Mercaptobenzothiazole
o Carba mix
The list may not be complete.
When purchasing products which may come in contact with your skin, check the list of
ingredients for any of the names listed above. If in doubt contact your pharmacist or
physician.
This information does not substitute the information given by your health care providers and
can only be seen as a supplement.
Chemical Compounds
If you decide you want to email companies or need to investigate more areas than the ones from my blog, then you will need to email companies to ask them to investigate their products. Thiuram will not be included on an RSL (Restricted Substances List) or MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheet) for common household items or personal items, so you need to give them the chemical compound names. Thiuram is commonly listed in these compounds:
· Tetramethylthiuram monosulfide
· Tetramethylthiuram disulfide
· Disulfiram
· Dipentamethylenethiuram disulfide
It may be listed under these initials: CTMTD, CTETD, TMTD and TMTD
Below is a copy of my sample email. I email this to the shoe companies asking for help and have had some success.
Hi,
I have an allergy to Thiuram, which is an accelerator used in the processing of natural and synthetic rubbers, but not to rubber or latex itself. It is commonly listed in these compounds:
· Tetramethylthiuram monosulfide
· Tetramethylthiuram disulfide
· Disulfiram
· Dipentamethylenethiuram disulfide
It may be listed under these initials: CTMTD, CTETD, TMTD and TMTD
I was hoping you could give me information about whether or not any of your shoes are free of these chemicals? They are usually in soles, midsoles, glues, and anti-fungal sprays.
Any help that you can give me would be great, as I am trying to rebuild my shoe collection after having had to get rid of most of my shoes due to this allergy.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Your name
· Tetramethylthiuram monosulfide
· Tetramethylthiuram disulfide
· Disulfiram
· Dipentamethylenethiuram disulfide
It may be listed under these initials: CTMTD, CTETD, TMTD and TMTD
Below is a copy of my sample email. I email this to the shoe companies asking for help and have had some success.
Hi,
I have an allergy to Thiuram, which is an accelerator used in the processing of natural and synthetic rubbers, but not to rubber or latex itself. It is commonly listed in these compounds:
· Tetramethylthiuram monosulfide
· Tetramethylthiuram disulfide
· Disulfiram
· Dipentamethylenethiuram disulfide
It may be listed under these initials: CTMTD, CTETD, TMTD and TMTD
I was hoping you could give me information about whether or not any of your shoes are free of these chemicals? They are usually in soles, midsoles, glues, and anti-fungal sprays.
Any help that you can give me would be great, as I am trying to rebuild my shoe collection after having had to get rid of most of my shoes due to this allergy.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Your name
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