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Technical Data Sheet
DIMACIT ZDMC OT


Chemical Synonym
  • Zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate, Bis(dimethyldithiocarbamoto-S,S’)zinc
Applications
  • Rubber modification

Product Description
ZDMC (Zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate) is a creamy-white powder for use in the rubber industry.

ZDMC OT 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)


Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
AppearanceCreamy-white powder
Density+/-0.40 g/mL
Molecular FormulaC6H12N2S4Zn
Molecular Weight305.8
Octanol-water partition coefficient, log Pow1.086
SolubilityInsoluble in water



Packaging
  • 25 kg multi ply paper bag
  • Big bags 500 kg (on order)


Storage

Store in a 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.

Use explosion-proof electrical equipment.

Protects against acids and substances liberating acids. In the event of accidental spillage the split product should be collected for incineration. Notify the appropriate authorities immediately if there is any risk of contamination of watercourses.




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