Name: Dicyandiamide
CAS: 461-58-5
Molecular Formula: C2H4N4
Molecular Weight: 84.0874
Synonyms N-Cyanoguanidine
Dicyanodiamide
Cyanoguanidine
DCDA
DCD
1-Cyanoguanidine
2-Cyanoguanidine
diamino(cyanoiminio)methane
CAS 461-58-5
EINECS 207-312-8

Dicyandiamide is a nitrogen-based molecule (66% by weight) with high reactivity that is used in a wide variety of applications across multiple industries. Applications include:

• Flame retardant additive in timer, paper, and textile industries
• Slow/continuous release nitrogen fertilizer
• Hardener/curing agent in Epoxy resins
• Power coatings
• Dielectric coatings
• Adhesives
• Water treatment chemicals
• Dye fixing
• Pharmaceutical applications
• Stabilizer compound for PVC flooring
• Floatation depressant in copper ores

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