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Aniline banned as food colouring after it was used to make fake kampung chicken Sept 28, 2013 NEWS What is aniline?   Another name for aniline is  aminobenzene,  an  organic compound.  It is light yellow in colour.                                                                               Aniline It is a precursor to many industrial chemicals, its main use is in the manufacture of precursors to  polyurethane (type of plastic, eg styrofoam)) . Like most volatile amines, it possesses the somewhat unpleasant odor of rotten fish .  Aniline can be toxic if ingested, inhaled, or by skin contact. Aniline damages hemoglobin, a protein that normally transports oxygen in the blood. The damaged hemoglobin can not carry oxygen.  Meth...