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Is Toluene-2,5-Diamine vegetarian?

Toluene-2,5-Diamine

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Toluene-2,5-diamine (2,5-diaminotoluene) is a synthetic aromatic diamine, commonly used as a primary intermediate in oxidative hair coloring products.

Also known as 1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-, 2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine, 2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine (CI 76042), 2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine sulphate, 2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine sulphate (CI 76042), 2,5-Diaminotoluene, 2,5-Diaminotoluene sulphate, 615-50-9, Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate
INCI name Toluene-2,5-Diamine
CAS number 95-70-5
EC number 202-442-1
CI number CI 76042
CosIng ID 38635
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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