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The investigators have not contacted Kimberly-Clark regarding their findings. Bob Brand, director of external communications for Kimberly-Clark, would not specifically say whether they had received complaints of allergic contact dermatitis to MI in their wet wipes, but said all of their products undergo a thorough safety review prior to commercialization.
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Dr. Mary Wu Chang and Ms. Radhika Nakrani
"While we understand there might be concern regarding a potential reaction to one of our products, consumers can use our wipes with confidence and know that the concentration levels of MI in our products are considered safe and well within the recommended levels as established by scientific and regulatory bodies such as the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel in the U.S.A. and the European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety," he told Skin & Allergy News.
The formulation of the wipes appears to vary by product. Ms. Dianna Kenneally, principal scientist, baby care scientific communication, for Procter & Gamble, said in a separate interview that Procter & Gamble baby wipe brands do not contain MI.
Dr. Chang and Ms. Nakrani reported no relevant disclosures.