| 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.
Synonyms4,4'-Methylene-bis(benzenamine)
4,4'-Methylenedianiline
DDM
Diaminodiphenylmethane
p,p'-Diaminodiphenylmethane
Methylenedianiline
Tonox
UsesAdhesives 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-ReactionsPara compounds
Benzocaine
PABA
Unusual ReactionsErythema 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. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.