Description

Amobam is a highly effective dithiocarbamate fungicide and bactericide widely used in agricultural and industrial applications. This compound is valued for its broad-spectrum activity against a range of fungal pathogens and its role as a key intermediate in chemical synthesis. It is an essential input for agrochemical manufacturers, water treatment facilities, and industrial preservation processes, where reliable control of microbial growth is critical.

Application

• Agricultural Fungicide: A key active ingredient in formulations designed to protect crops such as fruits, vegetables, and cereals from blights, mildews, and other fungal diseases.
• Industrial Biocide: Used in cooling water systems, pulp and paper mills, and metalworking fluids to control algae, bacteria, and slime-forming organisms.
• Seed Treatment: Applied as a seed dressing to protect against soil-borne pathogens during germination and early plant growth.
• Intermediate for Synthesis: Serves as a crucial precursor in the manufacture of other dithiocarbamate-based pesticides and rubber chemicals.
• Wood Preservation: Employed in formulations to protect timber from decay fungi and wood-destroying insects.
• Textile Protection: Used to prevent microbial degradation and mildew in textiles and fabrics during storage and transport.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amobam
CAS No.	3366-10-7
Molecular Formula	C4H14N4S4
Molecular Weight	246.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Amobam; Ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) diammonium salt; Dithane Stainless; Chem-O-Bam; Ambam; Amoban; Diammonium ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate); Ethylenebisdithiocarbamic acid diammonium salt
EINECS	222-163-1

Quality Control

Our Amobam is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and efficacy. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with agreed specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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