Formule	CAS
C18H16N2	74-31-7

Background
N,N-Diphenyl-4-phenylenediamine is an antidegradant for nitrile-butadiene rubber, natural, styrene-butadiene, isoprene, butadiene, and chloroprene rubbers. It also functions as a polymerization inhibitor.

Synonyms
1,4-Dianilinobenzene
Diphenyl PPD
DPPD
N,N-Diphenyl-4-phenylenediamine
N,N-Diphenyl-p-phenylenediamine
N,N-Diphenyl-1,4-benzenediamine

Uses
Black rubber boots and gloves
Cushions
Earphones
Elasticized clothing like support stockings and underwear
Eyelash curiers
Face masks
Feedstuffs (antioxidant)
Flanges
Mail sorters
Petroleum oils
Shoe soles
Squash balls
Tires
Tubes, pipes, and gaskets
Walking stick handles
Windsurfers

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Allergology: background information on allergens.