What is it?
Diphenylguanidine is a chemical used primarily in the production of rubber products.

How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.

Uses:
  • Accelerator for use with benzothiazoles and sulfenamides in curing rubber products, especially heavy industrial types
  • Accelerator in natural rubber
  • Adhesives
  • Bra straps
  • Condoms and diaphragms
  • Construction materials
  • Disinfectants, repellents, fungicides, and insecticides
  • Flooring
  • Furniture
  • Laboratory reagent
  • Leather shoes (insoles, adhesives, linings)
  • Manufacture of explosives
  • Manufacture of plastics and resin
  • Medical devices
  • Renal dialysis equipment
  • Photo chemicals
  • Rubber eyelash curlers
  • Rubber gloves
  • Rubber mats
  • Rubber pillows and sheets
  • Rubber shoes
  • Rubber sponges
  • Sponge makeup applicators
  • Sporting goods
  • Swimwear
  • Toys and tires
Other names for Diphenylguanidine:
  • 1,3-Diphenylguanidine
  • Carbamidine
  • Denex
  • DPG
  • DPG vulcanizer
  • Melaniline
  • N,N-Diphenylguanidine
  • Nocceler D
  • Diphenyl Guanidine
  • Sanceler D
  • Soxinol D
  • Sym-diphenyl-guanidine
  • Vulkaget
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
  • Carbamates
  • Hair dyes
  • Ingredient in carba mix
  • Pesticides
  • Textile dyes

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How safe is it?

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