Toluene-2,6-diamine, dihydrochloride

Synonyms

1,3-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-, dihydrochloride; 2,6-Diaminotoluene dihydrochloride; 2,6-Toluenediamine dihydrochloride; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Amines, Aromatic

Description

White or light brown solid; [CAMEO]

Comments

No evidence of carcinogenicity in rats or mice; Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] Causes changes in thyroid weight (goiter) and bone marrow in high-dose feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] See "2,6-Diaminotoluene."

Biomedical References

Yes

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

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

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic