2,5-Diaminotoluene

Synonyms

Toluene-2,5-diamine; 1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-; 2,5-Diaminotoluene; 2-Methyl-1,4-benzenediamine; 2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine; 2-Methyl-para-phenylenediamine; 4-Amino-2-methylaniline; C.I. 76042; CI 76042; Toluene-2,5-diamine; Toluylene-2,5-diamine; p,m-Tolylenediamine; p-Toluenediamine; p-Toluylendiamine; para-Toluenediamine; para-Toluylenediamine; para-Tolylenediamine; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Amines, Aromatic

Description

Colorless plates; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used as a permanent hair dye; [Kanerva, p. 1840]

Comments

Allergic contact dermatitis reported in a hairdresser; [Kanerva, p. 1840] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] See "2,4-Diaminotoluene" and "Diaminotoluene, mixed isomers."

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Biomedical References

0.0034 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

VP from HSDB;

Yes

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Not classifiable

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Dressing Hair