Agent Name |
p-Toluylenediamine |
CAS Number |
95-70-5 |
Formula |
C7-H10-N2 |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
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 hair dye; [Kanerva, p. 1174] |
Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in a hairdresser; [Kanerva, p. 1174] |
Reference Link |
Allergic reactions to a hairdressers' series: results from 9 European centres. The European Environmental and Contact Dermatitis Research Group (EECDRG) |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
0.0034 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-METHYL-1,4-BENZENEDIAMINE
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