| Agent Name |
Copper II dimethyldithiocarbamate |
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| CAS Number |
137-29-1 |
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| Formula |
C6-H12-Cu-N2-S4 |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
Bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate)Cu (II) complex; Bis(dimethylcarbamodithioato-S,S')copper; Compound-4018; Copper dimethyldithiocarbamate; Copper(2+) dimethyldithiocarbamate; Copper, bis(dimethyldithiocarbamato)-; Cumate; Cupric N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate; Dimethyldithiocarbamatocopper; Dimethyldithiocarbamic acid copper salt; Hermat Cu; Wolfen; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Rubber Additives |
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| Description |
Dark red-brown powder; Insoluble in cold water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an elastomer accelerator in industrial production; [MSDSonline] |
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| Comments |
A mild skin irritant; [MSDSonline] Acute copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure may result, secondary to massive hemoglobinuria. [Goldfrank, p. 1297-1302] See "Copper." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 210 mg/m3/4h |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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