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Is Tetraacetylethylenediamine vegan?

Tetraacetylethylenediamine

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Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) is a synthetic organic compound commonly used as a bleach activator in laundry detergents and in paper pulp production, produced by the acetylation of ethylenediamine.

Also known as N,N'-Ethylenebis[N-acetylacetamide], TAED
INCI name Tetraacetylethylenediamine
CAS number 10543-57-4
EC number 234-123-8
CosIng ID 38436
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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