Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate
Agent Name
Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate
CAS Number
128-03-0
Formula
C3-H7-N-S2.K
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
Potassium dimethyl dithiocarbamate; Carbamic acid, dimethyldithio-, potassium salt; Carbamodithioic acid, N,N-dimethyl-, potassium salt (1:1); Carbamodithioic acid, dimethyl-, potassium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Dithiocarbamates (Pesticide)
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [HSDB] Concentrated aqueous solution: Green liquid; [CAMEO] Water-white to straw colored liquid with pungent odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as fungicide and antimicrobial; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; Corrosive to eyes; [MSDSonline] Several of the dialkyldithiocarbamates are known skin sensitizers; See "Carba mix."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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