Diaminodiphenylmethane home ICD10: L23.9

Diaminodiphenylmethane

Formula CAS
C13H14N2 101-77-9



Background
Diaminodiphenylmethane is a curing agent for epoxy resins and urethane elastomers. It is a rubber additive (accelerator, antidegradant, retarder) in heavy rubber products.

Synonyms
4,4'-Methylene-bis(benzenamine)
4,4'-Methylenedianiline
DDM
Diaminodiphenylmethane
p,p'-Diaminodiphenylmethane
Methylenedianiline
Tonox

Uses
Adhesives and glues
Corrosion inhibitiors
Dental bonding agents
Electric encapsulators and surface coatings
Eyelash curiers, earphones, balls, shoe soles, face masks
Eyeglass frames
Handbags
Plastic jewelry
Laminates
Paints and inks
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) products
Spandex elasticized clothing, hairnets, support hose
Tires and heavy rubber products

Cross-Reactions
Para compounds
Benzocaine
PABA

Unusual Reactions
Erythema multiforme-like eruption
Photocontact allergy

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Referenties
1. Romaguera, C., et al., Diaminodiphenylmethane in standard patch tests. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(6): p. 347-8.
2. LeVine, M.J., Occupational photosensitivity to diaminodiphenylmethane. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(6): p. 488-90.
3. Van Joost, T., F. Heule, and J. de Boer, Sensitization to methylenedianiline and para-structures. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 16(5): p. 246-8.
4. de Pablo, P., et al., Allergic contact dermatitis from diaminodiphenylmethane in an ostomy bag. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(4): p. 260-1.
5. Estlander, T., et al., Occupational dermatitis from exposure to polyurethane chemicals. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(3): p. 161-5.
6. Jolanki, R., et al., Concomitant sensitization to triglycidyl isocyanurate, diaminodiphenylmethane and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate from silk-screen printing coatings in the manufacture of circuit boards. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(1): p. 12-5.


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