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Is Dibromocyanoacetamide vegetarian?

Dibromocyanoacetamide

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Dibromocyanoacetamide (DBNPA) is a synthetic brominated acetamide compound used as an algicide, bactericide, fungicide, and preservative in industrial water treatment systems and manufacturing processes.

Also known as 2,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide, Acetamide, 2,2-dibromo-2-cyano, DBNPA
INCI name Dibromocyanoacetamide
CAS number 10222-01-2
EC number 233-539-7
CosIng ID 55819
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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