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Ziram
CAS Number
137-30-4
EC Number
205-288-3
What is Ziram?
Ziram (CAS 137-30-4) is a zinc dithiocarbamate compound used commercially as a fungicide in crop protection and as an accelerator and secondary antioxidant in rubber processing. Also known as zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate.
Where is Ziram used?
- Agriculture: protective foliar fungicide on almonds, stone fruits, and leafy vegetables
- Crop protection: controls fungal pathogens including scab, leaf spot, and anthracnose
- Rubber manufacturing: accelerator for vulcanization and secondary antioxidant
- Rubber compounding: ultra-accelerator in natural and synthetic rubber systems
- Tire components, seals, and molded goods requiring high durability
- Wood preservation: biocidal active ingredient against mold and decay fungi
- It is formulated into wettable powder and suspension concentrate fungicide products.
Good to know: Technical-grade material is the standard form for rubber and industrial applications; agricultural-grade product must meet registration specifications set by relevant regulatory authorities.
Commercial specifications
- Purity levels for technical-grade material are typically 90% or higher
Other Names (Synonyms)
dimethyldithiocarbamate zinc salt|bis(dimethyldithiocarbamato)zinc|bis(dimethylcarbamodithioato-S,S')zinc|(T-4)-bis(dimethylcarbamodithioato-kappaS,kappaS')zinc
What are the physical properties of Ziram?
Melting Point 246 °C
Boiling Point 335.83°C[at 101 325 Pa]
Density 1.7 g/cm³
Appearance White and odorless when pure. Almost insoluble inwater; soluble in acetone, carbon disulfide, chloroform, dilute alkalies, and concentrated hydrochloric acid.
Color White
Odor odorless when pure
Form Powder
Water Solubility 0.0065 g/100 mL
Vapor Pressure <1 x 10 -6 Pa
Log P 1.65 at 20℃
How is Ziram classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS06· Toxic GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H316 Causes mild skin irritation
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Ziram?
HS Code 29302000
UN Number 2811
ADR Class 6.1
Packing Group II
WGK (Germany) 3