4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl

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Where is 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl found?

The substance is used for vulcanization in the rubber industry and as an antioxidant to avoid darkening of light rubbers. It is also used in the production of light synthetic resins such as formaldehyde resins.

How can you avoid contact with 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl ?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 4,4'-Biphenol
• 4,4'-Bisphenol
• 4,4'-Dihydroxybiphenyl
• 4,4'-Dioxydiphenol
• 4,4'-Dioxydiphenyl
• 4,4'-Diphenol
• 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl
• 4-06-00-06651 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• AI3-16055
• ASM DOD
• Antioxidant DOD
• BRN 1908886
• Biphenyl-4,4'-diol
• CCRIS 2981
• DOD
• EINECS 202-200-5
• NSC 8711
• Phenol p-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-
• USAF DO-30
• p,p'-Biphenol
• p,p'-Dihydroxybiphenyl
• p,p'-Diphenol
• p-Dihydroxydiphenyl
• para,para'-Biphenol

What are some products that may contain 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl ?

A clinician's point of view.

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