ZDMC (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) Synonym(s): Zinc dimethyl dithiocarbamate, Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate, Dimethyldithiocarbamic acid zinc salt, Ziram, Bis(dimethyldithiocarbamoto-S,S’)zinc, DIMACIT ZDMC, Perkacit ZDMC, Ziram P, ZINC BIS DIMETHYLDITHIOCARBAMATE, (T-4)-bis(Dimethylcarbamodithioato-S,S')zinc, zinc bis(dimethylcarbamodithioate), zinc bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate), zinc N,N-dimethylcarbamodithioate, Zinc N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate, ZINC ME2DTC;

Linear Formula: (CH3)2NCSSZnSCSN(CH3)2

Mol. formula: C6H12N2S4Zn

CAS Number: 137-30-4

Molecular Weight: 305.82

EC Number: 205-288-3

Typical Properties of ZDMC:

Appearance: Creamy-white powder

Density: +/-0.40 g/mL

Molecular Formula: C6H12N2S4Zn

Molecular Weight: 305.8

Octanol-water partition coefficient, log Pow: 1.086

Solubility: Insoluble in water

ZDMC (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) is a coordination complex of zinc with dimethyldithiocarbamate.

 

ZDMC (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) is a solid chemical used in the sulfur vulcanization of rubber and as a fungicide in the agriculture industry.

ZDMC (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) is one of the most commonly used accelerators in natural rubber latex technology because of the properties of the corresponding vulcanizates.

ZDMC (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) is a fast-curing primary or secondary ultra-accelerator in BR, EPDM, IR, NBR, NR, and SBR polymers and their latexes. 

ZDMC (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) is active over a wide temperature range and is usually used with a thiazole modifier. 

ZDMC (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) is often used as a secondary accelerator. In latex, better results are obtained when combined with thiazole accelerators. 

ZDMC (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) is also used for rubber-coated fabrics, latex products, and rubber cement.

Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate is an accelerator in vulcanized rubber.

ZDMC (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) is a creamy-white powder used in the rubber industry.

Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate is widely used in rubber processing as an ultra accelerator for low-temperature cures, alone or activating for other accelerators, chiefly the thiazoles.

ZDMC (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) can be used:

Without sulfur (2 – 4% on the weight of the gum)

With sulfur in conjunction with zinc oxide and fatty acid as activators (0.1 – 1 % TMTD on the weight of the gum)

In conjunction with accelerators such as mercaptobenzothiazole (0.25 – 0.5 TMTD on the weight of the gum)

Application of Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate (Ziram) in CROP PROTECTION (AGRICULTURE)

Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate (ZDMC or Ziram) is a broad-spectrum, protectant fungicide with excellent disease control and Multisite mode of action.

ZDMC (Ziram) fungicide (Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate) is a broad-spectrum, protectant fungicide that helps protect fruits, nuts, ornamentals, and vegetables from disease development with multisite activity.

Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate is a multisite fungicide that inhibits spore germination and mycelium growth by interfering with various enzymes involved in the respiration process. 

Its ability to act on many sites of the biochemical process ensures that Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate remains at low risk for resistance development and retains its efficacy against many fungi.

Ziram (ZDMC) is a dimethyldithiocarbamate fungicide that controls fungal diseases on stone fruits, pome fruits, nut crops, vegetables, and ornamentals. 

Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate is used to prevent crop damage in the field and is also applied before harvesting to prevent fruits from deteriorating in storage or transport. 

Additionally, ZDMC Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate is a preservative in adhesives, caulks, sealants, wallboard, and exterior latex paint (in-can-preservative). 

Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate ZDMC is also registered for residential use as a rabbit repellant on outdoor ornamentals.

Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate is also an agricultural fungicide for seeds, plants, and fruits and a repellent for birds and rodents.

Special Application of Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate: 

Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate is also used in metalworking as a lubricant and corrosion inhibitor.

IUPAC names

bis[(dimethylcarbamothioyl)sulfanyl]zinc

UPV1

ziram (ISO)

Zinc bis dimethyldithiocarbamate

zinc bis dimethyldithiocarbamate

zinc bis(dimethylcarbamodithioate)

zinc bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate)

Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate

zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate

zinc N,N-dimethylcarbamodithioate

Zinc N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate

Zinc, bis(N,N-dimethylcarbamodithioato-.kappa.S,.kappa.S')-, (T-4)-

zinc;N,N-dimethylcarbamodithioate

Ziram

ziram (ISO)

Trade names

Perkacit ZDMC pdr

Perkacit ZDMC pdr-d

ZDMC

Ziram P