Triphenyl tin fluoride (TPTF) is a bioactive organo-tin compound used in concentrations 2-12% as anti-foulants in boat paints. The chemical is moderately toxic to the skin. An occupational irritant contact folliculitis from TPTF in a marine paint plant worker is described. Contact allergy was excluded by patch testing. An attempt to reproduce the follicular reaction in man, rabbit and guinea pig was unsuccessful.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Andersen et al. (1982) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 2 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: