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o-toluidine

o-toluidine

o-Toluidine is an aromatic amine used primarily as an industrial chemical in dye manufacturing and rubber processing. It is not a food ingredient and is recognized for its toxicological risks. The compound is classified as a probable human carcinogen with documented links to bladder cancer.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Aug 28, 2025
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
0.0003 ppm

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
Not specified

Risks

Carcinogenicity, bladder cancer risk, toxic, mutagenic, occupational exposure hazards

Benefits

None

References