Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide
What is it?
Tetramethylthiuram disulfide is a chemical used in rubber manufacturing, as a disinfectant for seeds, and also in fungicides, germicides, and insecticides.
How can I avoid it?
You should avoid any contact with this substance. Avoidance reading labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Bacteriostat in soap
- Animal repellent
- Disinfectant for seed, nuts, fruit, and mushrooms
- Fungicide
- Germicides
- Insecticides
- Rezifilm (Squibb)
- Rubber accelerator and vulcanizer
- Treatment of scabies
Other names for tetramethylthiuram disulfide:
- TMTD
- Tetramethylthioperoxydicarbonic diamide
- Tetramethylthiuram disulphide
- N,N-tetramethylthiuram disulphide
- Tetramethyl thiurane disulfide
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- Carbamates
- Tetraethylthiuram disulfide (TETD, Antabuse, Disulfiram)
- Tetraethylthiuram monosulfide (TETM)
- Thiram
- Other thiurams
MC4999-59/Rev 05-2025
