Description

Potassium Dimethyldithiocarbamate is a water-soluble salt of dimethyldithiocarbamic acid, widely recognized for its role as a versatile intermediate and a highly effective vulcanization accelerator in the rubber industry. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to enhance the speed and efficiency of sulfur-based vulcanization processes, improving the physical properties of the final rubber products. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the rubber, agricultural chemical, and water treatment sectors, where it serves as a key precursor for fungicides, herbicides, and biocides.

Application

• Rubber Vulcanization Accelerator: A primary and efficient ultra-accelerator for sulfur vulcanization of natural and synthetic rubbers, improving cure rates and physical properties.
• Agricultural Chemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of the widely used fungicide and herbicide, sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate, and related compounds.
• Biocide and Slimicide: Used in industrial water treatment systems, paper mills, and cooling towers to control microbial growth and slime formation.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the dithiocarbamate functional group.
• Flotation Agent: Employed in the mining industry as a collector in the froth flotation process for metal ores.
• Polymer Additive: Acts as a stabilizer or short-stop agent in certain polymerization processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Dimethyldithiocarbamate
CAS No.	128-03-0
Molecular Formula	C3H6KNS2
Molecular Weight	159.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium N,N-Dimethyldithiocarbamate; K-DMDTC; Dimethyldithiocarbamic Acid Potassium Salt; Carbamodithioic Acid, Dimethyl-, Potassium Salt; Methyl Namate; Accelerator K; Vulcafor K; Nocceler PZ (related); EINECS 204-875-1
EINECS	204-875-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium Dimethyldithiocarbamate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for our global B2B customers.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Water Solubility	Clear solution
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.