Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate
Revision Date:2026-04-11Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate
- CBnumber: CB1202261
- CAS: 137-30-4
- EINECS Number: 205-288-3
- Synonyms: ziram,Zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Hazard statements
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H302 Harmful if swallowed
Substance
- Product name: Zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate
- Synonyms: ziram,Zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate
- CAS: 137-30-4
- EC number: 205-288-3
- MF: C6H12N2S4Zn
- MW: 305.83
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General adviceFirst aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing mediaFor this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulfur oxides
Zinc/zinc oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulfur oxides
Zinc/zinc oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
5.4 Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
NFPA 704
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| HEALTH | 4 | Very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury (e.g. hydrogen cyanide, phosgene, methyl isocyanate, hydrofluoric acid) | |
| FIRE | 1 | Materials that require considerable preheating, under all ambient temperature conditions, before ignition and combustion can occur. Includes some finely divided suspended solids that do not require heating before ignition can occur. Flash point at or above 93.3 °C (200 °F). (e.g. mineral oil, ammonia) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Avoid generation of dusts.
Avoid generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handlingWork under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Storage stabilityRecommended storage temperature
2 - 8 °C
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1B: Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipmentEye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P3
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P3
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Do not let product enter drains.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- a) Physical statepowder
- b) Colorwhite
- c) Odorodorless when pure
- d) Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/ range: 251 - 252,5 °C
- e) Initial boiling point and boiling range335.83℃[at 101 325 Pa]
- f) Flammability (solid, gas)The product is not flammable.
- g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
- h) Flash pointNo data available
- i) Autoignition temperaturenot auto-flammable
- j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- k) pHNo data available
- l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available - m) Water solubilityslightly soluble
- n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterlog Pow: 1,65 at 20 °C
- o) Vapor pressure<1 x 10-6 Pa
- p) Density1.66
- Relative density1,71 at 20 °C
- r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
- s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
- t) Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
- SolubilityDMSO (Sparingly), Methanol (Sparingly)
9.2 Other safety information
Solubility in other solventsAcetone 2,3 g/l at 20 °C solvents
Methanol 0,11 g/l at 20 °C
Surface tension 73 mN/m at 16 °C
Methanol 0,11 g/l at 20 °C
Surface tension 73 mN/m at 16 °C
10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no information available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong acids
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 320 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 2 h - 26 mg/m3
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - male and female - > 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 2 h - 26 mg/m3
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - male and female - > 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: No skin irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Result: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
in vivo assay - Guinea pig
Result: May cause sensitization by skin contact.
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Result: May cause sensitization by skin contact.
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
Test Type: Mouse
Test system: lymphocyte
Remarks: Mutation in mammalian somatic cells.
Test Type: Hamster
Test system: ovary
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: negative
Test Type: In vivo micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Application Route: Oral
Method: Mutagenicity (micronucleus test)
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Test system: lymphocyte
Remarks: Mutation in mammalian somatic cells.
Test Type: Hamster
Test system: ovary
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: negative
Test Type: In vivo micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Application Route: Oral
Method: Mutagenicity (micronucleus test)
Result: negative
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation. - Respiratory Tract
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Oral - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- Liver, Blood
Aspiration hazard
- Liver, Blood
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
Endocrine disrupting propertiesProduct:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral - NOAEL (No observed adverse effect level) - < 7,4 mg/kg - LOAEL (Lowest observed adverse effect level) - 7,4 mg/kg
RTECS: ZH0525000
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral - NOAEL (No observed adverse effect level) - < 7,4 mg/kg - LOAEL (Lowest observed adverse effect level) - 7,4 mg/kg
RTECS: ZH0525000
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish flow-through test LC50 - Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) - 0,0097 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 0,048 mg/l - 48 h and other aquatic (OECD Test Guideline 202) invertebrates
Toxicity to algae static test EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (algae) - ca. 0,5 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria Respiration inhibition EC50 - Sludge Treatment - 19,2 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)
Toxicity to mortality NOEC - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 0,101 fish(Chronic toxicity) mg/l - 33 d (OECD Test Guideline 210)
Toxicity to daphnia Growth inhibition NOEC - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 0,039 mg/l - and other aquatic 21 d invertebrates(Chronic (OECD Test Guideline 211) toxicity)
Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 0,048 mg/l - 48 h and other aquatic (OECD Test Guideline 202) invertebrates
Toxicity to algae static test EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (algae) - ca. 0,5 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria Respiration inhibition EC50 - Sludge Treatment - 19,2 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)
Toxicity to mortality NOEC - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 0,101 fish(Chronic toxicity) mg/l - 33 d (OECD Test Guideline 210)
Toxicity to daphnia Growth inhibition NOEC - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 0,039 mg/l - and other aquatic 21 d invertebrates(Chronic (OECD Test Guideline 211) toxicity)
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 7,7 % - Not readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301B)
Result: 7,7 % - Not readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301B)
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulation Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 96 h - 138 µg/l(Ziram)
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 470
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 470
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 2811
IMDG: 2811
IATA: 2811
IMDG: 2811
IATA: 2811
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Ziram)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Ziram)
IATA: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Ziram)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Ziram)
IATA: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Ziram)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1
IMDG: 6.1
IATA: 6.1
IMDG: 6.1
IATA: 6.1
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II
IMDG: II
IATA: II
IMDG: II
IATA: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
Tunnel restriction code : (D/E)
Further information : No data available
Further information : No data available
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
Authorisations and/or restrictions on use National legislation
Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the H2 ACUTE TOXIC
European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.
E1 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Other regulations
Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable.
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
1907/2006.
Authorisations and/or restrictions on use National legislation
Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the H2 ACUTE TOXIC
European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.
E1 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Other regulations
Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable.
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
Full text of other abbreviations
ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
ADR - Agreement concerning the International Carriage ofDangerous Goods by Road
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ASTM -American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen,Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN - Standard of the German Institute forStandardisation
DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS -Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx -Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
GHS - Globally HarmonizedSystem
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research onCancer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - InternationalMaritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISHL - IndustrialSafety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation for Standardization
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
n.o.s. -Not Otherwise Specified
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect LoadingRate
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
OECD - Organization for EconomicCo-operation and Development
OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and PollutionPrevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - PhilippinesInventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) StructureActivity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the EuropeanParliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation andRestriction of Chemicals
RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage ofDangerous Goods by Rail
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS -Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
TECI - ThailandExisting Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport ofDangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
ADR - Agreement concerning the International Carriage ofDangerous Goods by Road
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ASTM -American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen,Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN - Standard of the German Institute forStandardisation
DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS -Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx -Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
GHS - Globally HarmonizedSystem
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research onCancer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - InternationalMaritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISHL - IndustrialSafety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation for Standardization
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
n.o.s. -Not Otherwise Specified
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect LoadingRate
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
OECD - Organization for EconomicCo-operation and Development
OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and PollutionPrevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - PhilippinesInventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) StructureActivity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the EuropeanParliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation andRestriction of Chemicals
RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage ofDangerous Goods by Rail
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS -Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
TECI - ThailandExisting Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport ofDangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
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The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.