Chemical Properties
dark grey to black solid
Uses
Protection of rubbers against oxidation, ozone, flex-cracking, and poisoning by copper and manganese.
Definition
ChEBI: The N-substituted diamine that is 1,4-phenylenediamine substituted at one N with an isopropyl group and at the other with a phenyl group.
General Description
Dark gray to black flakes or brown-black small chip-like solid with an aromatic odor.
Air & Water Reactions
May be sensitive to heat, air, light and moisture during long term storage. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
N-Isopropyl-N'-phenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine reacts with oxidizing agents . Neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen may be generated in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
Fire Hazard
N-Isopropyl-N'-phenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine is combustible.
Contact allergens
This rubber chemical is used as an antioxidant and antiozonant. The main occupational sources are tires.