What is it?
Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate is a chemical used in commercial hair dyes as a substitute for phenylenediamine.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Permanent hair Dyes
- Hair tints
- Dye used in:
- textiles
- leather
- wood stains
- fur dye
Other names for Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate :
- 2,5-Diaminotoluene sulfate
- PTD
- 4-Toluenediamine
- 2-Methyl-1,4-Benzenediamine Sulfate
- p-Toluenediamine Sulfate
- 1,4-Benzenediamine,2-Methyl-,Sulfate