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Is N-Phenyl-p-phenylenediamine vegetarian?

N-Phenyl-p-phenylenediamine

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N-Phenyl-p-phenylenediamine is a synthetic aromatic amine compound, also known as 6PPD, used as an antioxidant/antiozonant in rubber and historically as a hair dye intermediate.

Also known as 260-173-5, 6PPD, bis(N-Phenylbenzene-p-diamine) sulphate, bis(N-Phenylbenzene-p-diamine) sulphate (CI 76085), N-(4-Aminophenyl)aniline, N-(4-Aminophenyl)aniline (CI 76085), N-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl, N-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate, N-Phenylbenzene-p-diamine monohydrochloride, N-Phenylbenzene-p-diamine monohydrochloride (CI 76085)
INCI name N-Phenyl-p-phenylenediamine
CAS number 101-54-2
EC number 202-951-9
CI number CI 76085
CosIng ID 35561
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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