Azodicarbonamide
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Azodicarbonamide, ADCA, ADA, or azo(bis)formamide, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2H4O2N4.[1] It is a yellow to orange-red, odorless, crystalline powder. It is sometimes called a 'yoga mat' chemical because of its widespread use in foamed plastics.[2][3] It was first described by John Bryden in 1959.[4]
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Carbamoyliminourea | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.229 |
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E number | E927a (glazing agents, ...) |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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C2H4N4O2 | |
Molar mass | 116.080 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Yellow to orange/red crystalline powder |
Melting point | 225 °C (437 °F; 498 K) (decomposes) |
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H242, H331, H334 | |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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