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Technical Data Sheet
TMTD OT


Chemical Synonym
  • Tetramethylthiuram disulfide, Bis (dimethyldithiocarbamoyl) disulfide, Thiram, Thiuram
Applications
  • Rubber modification

Product Description
TMTD is widely used in rubber processing as an ultra accelerator for low-temperature cures, either alone or as an activator for other accelerators, chiefly the thiazoles.

It can be used:

  • Without sulphur (2 -4% on the weight of the gum),
  • With sulphur 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).



TMTD is regulated for use in articles with food as specified under FDA CFR 177.2600, 175.105 and under BfR recommendation XXI.



Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
AppearanceCreamy-white powder
Bulk Density+/-0.3
Molecular FormulaC6H12N2S4
Molecular Weight240.4
Solubility (g/l) at 30°C in: 
     Acetone77
     Benzene48
     Chloroform375
     Water<0.05



General
Inorganic acids break down Dimacit TMTD into carbon disulfide and hydrogen sulphide.

Packaging
  • 20 kg multi ply valve bag with inner polyethylene ply
  • Big bags (IBC’s)


Storage

Store in dry well-ventilated place away from foodstuffs. No reduction in the assay of the active substance has been observed after storage for 2 years in the original packing under normal conditions.

Protect against acids and substances liberating acids.

In the event of accidental spillage the spilt product should be collected for incineration. Notify the appropriate authorities immediately if there is any risk of contamination of watercourses.



Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
Eastman and its marketing affiliates shall not be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determination of its suitability and completeness for your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of any product, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.

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