Research Article

Methylisothiazolinone: An Emergent Allergen in Common Pediatric Skin Care Products

Table 1

MI or MCI/MI in facial or body wipes.

Facial or body wipes
BrandProductMIMCI/MIStore

All-PurposeFace, Hands, & Body+W

HuggiesNatural Care*+/−T, W
One & Done+T, W
One & Done Refreshing+T, W
Simply Clean+T, W
Soft Skin+T, W

Kleenex CottonelleFreshCare+W
Ultra Comfort Care+W

Nice-Pak Products, Inc.Baby+W

Pull-UpsBig Kid+W

Target Brand Up & UpToddler+T
Toddler & Family+T

Walmart Brand Parent’s ChoiceFragrance-Free++/−W

Walmart Brand Parent’s ChoiceFresh Scent**+/−W

KEY
*Huggies “Natural Care” wipes sold in hard plastic dispenser indicated presence of MI. “Natural Care” wipes sold in regular, soft plastic packaging did not indicate presence of MI.
+Walmart Brand Parent’s Choice “Fragrance-Free” wipes sold in hard plastic dispenser indicated presence of MI.
**Walmart Brand Parent’s Choice “Fresh Scent” wipes indicated presence of MI in wipes contained in a package of 80 or boxes of 400 or 700, but not in box of 240 or combination of 3 packages of 80.