N,N'-Diethylthiourea
Agent Name
N,N'-Diethylthiourea
CAS Number
105-55-5
Formula
C5-H12-N2-S
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,3-Diethyl-2-thiourea; 1,3-Diethylthiourea; N,N'-Diethylthiocarbamide; N,N-Diethyl-2-thiourea; Pennzone E; Thiate H; Thiourea, N,N'-diethyl-; U 15030; Urea, 1,3-diethyl-2-thio-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Thiourea Compounds
Description
Beige solid; [Hawley] Off-white flakes; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an accelerator for rubber processing; as an inhibitor of corrosion in metal pickling solutions; as an activator in elastomers; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong skin sensitizer; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.24 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
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: