Zinc diethyldithiocarbamate

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Formula

CAS

C10H20N2S4Zn

136-94-7

 
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Background

Zinc diethyldithiocarbamate is an accelerator and activator for natural rubber, styrene-butadiene, nitrile-butadiene and butyl rubber. 

 

Synonyms

Etazin
Ethasan
Ethazate
Ethyl Zimate
Nocceler EZ
Soxinol EZ
ZDC
ZDEC
Zinc diethyldithiocarbamate

 

Uses

Adhesives
Condoms and diaphragms
Disinfectants, repellents, fungicides, and insecticides used in agriculture
Gloves (household, work, or hospital)
Heavy rubber products used in industry
Leather shoes (insoles, adhesives, linings)
Medical devices
Renal dialysis equipment
Rubber in elasticized undergarments and clothing
Rubber pillows and sheets
Rubber shoes (sneakers, tennis shoes, etc.)
Soaps and shampoos
Sponge makeup applicators and rubber eyelash curlers
Swim wear
Tires and toys

 

Cross-Reactions

 

 

Unusual Reactions

Contact urticaria

 

References

 1.

Helander, I. and A. Makela, Contact urticaria to zinc diethyldithiocarbamate (ZDC). Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(4): p. 327-8.

 2.

Ikarashi, Y., T. Tsuchiya, and A. Nakamura, Evaluation of contact sensitivity of rubber chemicals using the murine local lymph node assay. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(2): p. 77-80.

 3.

Kaniwa, M., et al., Identification of causative chemicals of allergic contact dermatitis using a combination of patch testing in patients and chemical analysis. Application to cases from rubber gloves. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 31(2): p. 65-71.

 

 

 

 

 

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