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PPD

PPD

9.9
A chemical in some hair dyes that can cause an allergic skin reaction
  • noun
  • /piː piː diː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : p-fenilendiamina
  • One of our long-term contributors is a member of the Pictorial Print Division (PPD).

Examples

  • The stylist warned her that the dye contained PPD, which could cause an allergic reaction.

  • PPD is the most common allergen associated with allergic contact dermatitis to permanent hair dye.

    Academic text (2007)

  • To enroll, contact the Director listed, access the PPD website from the PSA home page, or contact the Chairman of the Pictorial Print Division at ppd@psa-photo.org.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Although the PPD has four portfolios in the government (a much greater number proportionally than any other party), it has only ten seats (nineteen total including all Albanian parties) in the Assembly.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Many hair dyes contain PPD, which can lead to allergic skin reactions in some users.

  • People with a sensitivity to PPD should always check the ingredient list on hair dye products before use.

Synonyms

paraphenylenediamine
vsPPD
  • Specialized
9.9

A chemical used in hair dyes and other products that can cause skin allergies

is the identical chemical expressed with an alternate technical name
phenylenediamine
vsPPD
  • Specialized
9.9

A chemical used in hair dye and some lab tests

focuses on that chemical and warns it can cause allergic skin reactions

Surface Forms

PPD singular
PPDs plural

Etymology

PPD is the short form of p-phenylenediamine, a long chemical name that appears on product labels. A helpful way to remember it is that this long name is shortened to letters on hair dye boxes, and PPD can cause allergic skin reactions.