MCI in Moist Toilet Paper Wipes may cause allergic reaction
Jul 1, 2010
Are you using wet wipes or moist toilet paper instead of dry toilet paper?
Last year we discussed on the blog whether flushable wipes were safe for flushing. Disposable wet wipes are in the news again, but this time for causing allergic reactions.
Researchers from The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota published a report stating that painful rashes and other allergic reactions that four people suffered from were caused from a chemical called methylchloroisothiazolinone or MCI found in moist toilet paper. MCI is used as a preservative. People with rashes and reactions did not realize that the wet wipes were a part of the problem.
Although not everyone is allergic to this chemical, about 3% of people do have adverse reactions, according to the Reuters article.
Healthmad reported that “MCI, is well documented as an allergen in Europe. In fact, Europe restricted the use of MCI because of the increased sensitivity they were seeing.”
So what should those who use moist toilet paper wipes do? Try using a dry product that does not contain the allergen. Or check the ingredient label for MCI.
[...] a lot of discussion over the benefits of moist wipes vs toilet paper. One study has shown that some moist wipes may cause an allergic reaction, but many people find that they enjoy the convenience and added sanitation of moist toilet [...]
We’ve used wet wipes in the past, but they started to make the bathroom stink because I was too afraid to flush them down the toilet. Luckily, no one was allergic but this is interesting to know in case MCI is in other products.
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Freshends are truly Best in Class when it comes to flushable moist wipes. Freshends DO NOT contain MCI, alcohol or chlorine! Ingredients include aloe vera, cucumber extract and Vitamin E.
Try them, they are really the very best available!
I have been having severe contact dermatitis on my hands since my son was born 5 months ago. I just had patch testing and MCI was one of the things they tested for. I found out that I am severely allergic to MCI and it was found in the baby wipes I was using. I’ve been wearing gloves every time I change a diaper, but I think I’ll need to find baby wipes that do not contain MCI.
That’s no good! Let us know what brands you find that do not have MCI.
I developed an allergy over time. It took me weeks to realize what caused it. I switched to another brand. I was good for about two months. Then it started up again a couple days ago.
I purchased Comforts for Toddlers. It doesn’t contain MCI. But it has a fruity fragrance I could do without.
I only buy the flushable. I wish 7th Generation made a flushable. The non-flushable contain polyester and can’t be flushed.
Thanks for sharing, it seems to be a common problem. I just stick to regular dry toilet paper because I have enough skin allergies as it is!