Description

Sodium Diethyldithiocarbamate is the sodium salt of a widely used dithiocarbamate derivative, known for its strong chelating and complexing properties. This compound is a critical reagent and intermediate in numerous industrial and analytical processes, valued for its ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions. It is essential for manufacturers and laboratories in sectors such as rubber vulcanization, analytical chemistry, agriculture, and water treatment, where precise metal control and analysis are paramount.

Application

• Rubber Industry: Primarily used as an ultra-accelerator in the vulcanization of rubber, significantly improving processing speed and the physical properties of the final product.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a key reagent for the spectrophotometric determination and gravimetric analysis of various metal ions, including copper, nickel, and bismuth.
• Agriculture: Functions as a precursor in the synthesis of certain fungicides and pesticides, leveraging its biocidal properties.
• Water Treatment: Employed as a chelating agent to control and remove heavy metal contaminants in industrial wastewater streams.
• Polymerization: Acts as a short-stopping agent to terminate free-radical polymerization reactions in the production of synthetic rubbers and plastics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and disulfiram-based drugs.
• Mining & Metallurgy: Applied as a flotation agent and collector in the extraction and purification of specific metal ores.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Incorporated into formulations to protect metal surfaces in industrial cooling systems and other applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Diethyldithiocarbamate
CAS No.	148-18-5
Molecular Formula	C5H10NNaS2
Molecular Weight	171.26 g/mol
Synonyms	DEDTC Sodium Salt; Sodium Diethylcarbamodithioate; Sodium N,N-Diethyldithiocarbamate; Ethyl Namate; Dithiocarb; Carbamodithioic acid, diethyl-, sodium salt; SDDC; NaDDC
EINECS	205-710-6

Quality Control

Our Sodium Diethyldithiocarbamate 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 key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and heavy metal limits are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility (in water)	Clear, colorless solution
pH (5% solution)	9.0 - 11.0

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