Your patch tests indicate you have a contact allergy to 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol. This means that you should avoid all products containing this chemical in the future. 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (previously called Bronopol) is a preservative and may be in the following products:

Cosmetics

• Hand and face creams
• Moisturisers
• Shampoo and conditioners
• Hairdressing products
• Mascara
• Make up
• Wet wipes
• False tans
• Make up removers

Medications

• Skin cream
• Emollients (moisturisers)
• Suppositories
• Antiseptic wipes

Household

• Detergent
• Washing powder
• Fabric softener

Industrial

• Paints
• Textiles
• Cutting oils and cooling fluids

Always check your products as these lists can never be complete and ingredients change.