Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate
What is it?
Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate is used as an accelerator in vulcanized rubber and as an adhesive in industry.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
• Activator/accelerator for natural rubber, styrenebutadiene, and butyl rubber
• Agricultural fungicide for seeds, plants, and fruit
• Pesticide
• Adhesive in packaging, paper and textile
• Bird and animal repellent
Other names for zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate:
• Ziram
• Carbomic acid
• Zirasan
• Zinc carbomate
• Zitox
• Ziride
• Zerlate
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
• Other Carbamates
• Carba Mix
