Ethylenediamine is an organic compound that is used as a building block for the production of many other chemical products. It is also used as an excipient in many pharmacological preparations such as creams. Notably, ethylenediamine is a contact sensitizer capable of producing local and generalized reactions [A34285]. Sensitivity to ethylenediamine may be identified with a clinical patch test.
Synonyms
Ethylene-diamine
Ethyleendiamine
Aethaldiamin
Ethylenediamine
edamine
1,2-diaminoethane
Ethylendiamine
ethane-1,2-diamine
Brand Names
T.R.U.E. Test Thin-Layer Rapid Use Patch Test
Indication
Ethylenediamine is approved for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years of age and older.
