What is it?
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is a chemical widely used in the production of fungicides, rubbers, and dyes.

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:
  • Antioxidant in rubber and plastic materials
  • Hydraulic fluids and greases
  • Metal working fluids
  • Fungicides
  • Alkaloids
  • Dyes
  • Flavoring agents
  • Biocides
Other names for 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline:
  • Acetonanyl
  • Acetone acid
  • Antigene RDF
  • Vanlube RD
  • Flectol H
  • Agerite resin D
  • Trimethyl-1,2-dihydro quinoline
  • Acetonanil
  • TMQ
  • DHTMQ
  • 1,2-Dihydro-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline

How safe is it?

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