Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate
Agent Name
Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate
CAS Number
148-18-5
Formula
C5-H11-N-S2.Na
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Carbamic acid, diethyldithio-, sodium salt; Carbamodithioic acid, diethyl-, sodium salt; Cupral; DDTC; DEDC; DTC; DeDTC; Diethyl dithiocarbamate sodium salt; Diethyl sodium dithiocarbamate; Diethylcarbamodithioic acid, sodium salt; Diethyldithiocarbamate sodium; Diethyldithiocarbamic acid, sodium; Diethyldithiocarbamic acid, sodium salt; Dithiocarb; Ditiocarbe sodique [French]; Ditiocarbo sodico [Spanish]; Ditiocarbum natricum [Latin]; Imuthiol; Kupral; N,N-Diethyldithiocarbamic acid, sodium salt; Na-ddtc; Nocceler SDC; Sodium DEDT; Sodium N,N-diethyldithiocarbamate; Sodium diethylaminocarbodithioate; Sodium diethylcarbamodithioate; Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate; Sodium salt of N,N-diethyldithiocarbamic acid; Soxinol ESL; Thiocarb; USAF EK-2596; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Dithiocarbamates (Rubber)
Description
Crystals; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used as a corrosive inhibitor, rubber accelerator, chemical intermediate, medication; and laboratory reagent; [HSDB]
Comments
"Symptoms of exposure to this chemical include irritation of the eyes. Continued exposure may cause mild skin irritation. The dusts of this compound are caustic to the mucous membranes. This compound is also caustic to the digestive tract." [CAMEO] Danger of sensitization of the skin; [MAK] See "Carba mix."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction
Vapor Pressure
8.15E-10 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: