Zinc Dibutyldithiocarbamate
What is it?
Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate is used as an activator, antidegradant, and accelerator in natural and synthetic rubbers.
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:
- Antidegradant and accelerator in:
- Natural rubber
- Butadiene rubber
- Styrene-butadiene rubber
- Nitrile-butadiene rubber
- Butyl rubber
- Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers
- Antioxidant in rubber-based adhesive
- Condoms and diaphragms
- Cosmetic biocide for skin cleanser and odor prevention
- Gloves (household, work, or hospital)
- Heavy rubber products used in industry (such as industrial belts)
- Leather shoes (insoles, adhesives, and linings)
- Medical device manufacturing
- Renal dialysis equipment
- Rubber in elasticized undergarments and clothing
- Rubber pillows and sheets
- Rubber shoes (sneakers, tennis shoes)
- Sponge makeup applicators and rubber eyelash curlers
- Stabilizer in food packaging and handling materials
- Stabilizer in cement
- Swimwear
- Tires
- Toys
Other names for zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate:
- Butasan
- Butazate
- Butazin
- Butyl Zimate
- Butyl Ziram
- Nocceler BZ
- Soxinol
- ZBC
- ZDBC
- Zinc bis(dibutyldithiocarbamate)
- Zinc N, N-dibutyldithiocarbamate
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- Other Carbamates
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