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TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE

2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine (CI 76042)

TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/9a.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Restricted entry found
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1English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English
CanadaEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English
ASEANEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaEvidence linked
Prohibited + Restricted
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2Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaEvidence linked
Restricted
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1Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 95-70-5
CAS 95-70-5PubChem CID 7252

2,5-Diaminotoluene

2-methyl-1,4-phenylenediamine is a diamine in which the two amino groups are substituted into toluene at the 2- and 5-positions. It has a role as an allergen. It derives from a hydride of a toluene. ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-methylbenzene-1,4-diamine
Molecular formula
C7H10N2
Molecular weight
122.17 g/mol
Exact mass
122.084398327 Da
XLogP3
0.6
Topological polar surface area
52.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Toluene-2,5-diamine2,5-Toluenediaminep-Toluenediamine2-METHYL-1,4-BENZENEDIAMINE4-Amino-2-methylaniline2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-p-Toluylendiamine
16 more reported names
Toluylene-2,5-diaminepara-Toluenediaminepara-Tolylenediaminepara-Toluylenediamine2-Methyl-para-phenylenediamineC.I. 7604224JO8Z0RJU1-methyl-2,5-diaminobenzeneCI 76042PARATOLUENEDIAMINE2,5-toluylenediamineRefChem:82755202-442-1p,m-Tolylenediamine2-methyl-1,4-phenylenediamine2-methyl-benzene-1,4-diamine
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE

INCI name

TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE

Description

2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine (CI 76042)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
38635
Imported identity
TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE
Source update
15/11/2016
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
III/9a
Function
HAIR DYEING
Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

The markets do not agree about this substance: it is prohibited in some and permitted under conditions in others, across the 8 markets that hold a rule for it.

prohibited
South Korea
restricted
European UnionGreat BritainCanadaNew ZealandASEANIndiaSaudi Arabia

South Korea holds more than one rule for this substance, so its position there depends on the use.

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How TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE reads: "III/9a". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 95-70-5 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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