Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate
Agent Name
Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate
Formula
C5-H10-N-S2.Na.3H2-O
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Diethyldithiocarbamate sodium salt trihydrate; Diethyldithiocarbamate sodium trihydrate; Diethyldithiocarbamic acid sodium salt trihydrate; Diethyldithiokarbaman sodny trihydrat [Czech]; Dithiocarb trihydrate; Carbamic acid, diethyldithio-, sodium salt, trihydrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chelating Agents
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chelating agent for copper, a drug to treat Wilson's Disease, and an antidote for nickel and cadmium poisoning; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate."
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: