Bis(dibenzyldithiocarbamate) Zinc
What is it?
Bis(dibenzyldithiocarbamate) zinc is a chemical used as an accelerator in the manufacturing of rubber.
How can I avoid it?
Skin contact with bis(dibenzyldithiocarbamate) zinc is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing bis(dibenzyldithiocarbamate) zinc should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.
When this rubber ingredient is exposed to laundry bleach (sodium hypochlorite), it is changed to a different allergy causing substance called N,N-dibenzyl carbamyl chloride. If you or your provider are concerned about allergy to rubber used in your clothing, patch testing could be performed to a sample of your bleached clothing that contains rubber. If patch testing to your bleached rubber fabrics is positive, you must discard the articles of clothing, buy replacement clothing and be sure not to use chlorine bleach when
laundering them.
Uses:
- Bathing shoes
- Brake pads in cars
- Cutting oil
- Masks
- Rubber boots
- Rubber gloves
- Rubberized clothing (such as, bras and underwear)
- Seals
- Tires
- Treated textiles and fabrics
- Treated wooden products
- Wire insulations
Other names for bis(dibenzyldithiocarbamate) zinc:
- Zinc (II)dibenzyldithiocarbamate
- Zinc N,N-dibenzyldithiocarbamate
- ZBEC
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- Other carbamates
