Dithiocarbamate is a carbamate analog in organic chemistry in which both oxygen atoms are replaced by sulfur atoms. The most common example of this is sodium diethyldithiocarbamate. Dithiocarbamates and their derivatives are widely used in the vulcanization of rubber.
Dithiocarbamate is toxic if inhaled in excessive amounts as a spray or powder. This is manifested by itching, coughing, scratchy throat, inflammation of the nose or throat, and sneezing. Red eyes and blurred vision occur.
Dithiocarbamate pesticides are not toxic under normal use. However, after entering the body in the long term, dithiocarbamates turn into a chemical. Prolonged exposure to high levels of dithiocarbamate pesticides can impair thyroid function. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers this compound a possible cause of cancer. In this regard, personal protective equipment should be used when using these pesticides and should not be allowed to contaminate the skin or eyes.
Dithiocarbamates belong to the fungicide family, are used as fungicides. It is effective against a wide range of fungal and plant diseases caused by fungi. It is mainly used in agriculture and forms part of a large developed group of synthetic organic pesticides. Pesticide dithiocarbamate derivatives were first produced during and after the Second World War. It has been produced on a large scale in recent years. Worldwide consumption of dithiocarbamate is between 25-35 thousand metric tons per year.
Dithiocarbamates are used in industry, water cooling systems, sugar, pulp and paper production as slimiside, and in rubber as vulcanization accelerator and antioxidant. It is also used as a cleaner in wastewater treatment.
In short, dithiocarbamates are mainly used in agriculture as insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. Other uses are as biocides for industrial or other commercial applications and in household products. Information on the environmental effects of dithiocarbamates in terms of persistence and bioaccumulation in food chains is limited. Most of these compounds are likely to decompose rapidly in the presence of oxygen, moisture and similar conditions to form a number of compounds. Today, over 15 dithiocarbamate species are known and their analysis is carried out in advanced laboratories.
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