4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene
What is it?
4-Amino-2-hydroxytoluene is a substance used in hair dye, colors, and tints.
How can I avoid it?
Skin contact with 4-Amino-2-hydroxytoluene is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing this substance should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed with on the product package of the box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is not enough information, ask your retailer or contact the manufacturer directly. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.
Uses:
- Hair dyes, colors, and tints
Other names for 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene:
- 5-Amino-o-cresol
- P-Amino-o-cresol
- 4-Amino-2-hydroxy-1-methylbenzene
- 4-Amino-3-methylphenyl
- 2,5-Diaminotoluene
- P-Toluenediamine
- 5-Amino-2-methylphenol
- 3-Hydroxy-4-methylaniline
- 3-Amino-6-methylphenol
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- Para-phenylenediamine (PPD)
How safe is it?
Related Ingredients
2,5 Diaminotoluene Sulfate (Recommended: Ppd Removed From Shopping List; Also Known As 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene)
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene
Black Rubber Mix
P-Toluenediamine
Toluene-2,5-Diamine (Recommended: Ppd Removed From Shopping List; Also Known As 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene)
Toluene-2,5-Diamine (Strict: Toluenediamine And Ppd Derivatives Will Be Removed From Product List)
Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate
