Background
Zinc diethyldithiocarbamate is an accelerator and activator for natural rubber, styrene-butadiene, nitrile-butadiene and butyl rubber.
SynonymsEtazin
Ethasan
Ethazate
Ethyl Zimate
Nocceler EZ
Soxinol EZ
ZDC
ZDEC
Zinc diethyldithiocarbamate
UsesAdhesives
Condoms and diaphragms
Disinfectants, repellents, fungicides, and insecticides used in agriculture
Gloves (household, work, or hospital)
Heavy rubber products used in industry
Leather shoes (insoles, adhesives, linings)
Medical devices
Renal dialysis equipment
Rubber in elasticized undergarments and clothing
Rubber pillows and sheets
Rubber shoes (sneakers, tennis shoes, etc.)
Soaps and shampoos
Sponge makeup applicators and rubber eyelash curlers
Swim wear
Tires and toys
Cross-ReactionsUnusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
Helander, I. and A. Makela, Contact
urticaria to zinc diethyldithiocarbamate (ZDC). Contact
Dermatitis, 1983. 9(4): p. 327-8. |
| 2. |
Ikarashi, Y., T. Tsuchiya, and A. Nakamura, Evaluation of contact sensitivity of rubber chemicals using the murine local lymph node assay. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(2): p. 77-80. |
| 3. |
Kaniwa, M., et al., Identification of
causative chemicals of allergic contact dermatitis using a
combination of patch testing in patients and chemical analysis.
Application to cases from rubber gloves. Contact Dermatitis,
1994. 31(2): p. 65-71. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10:
L23.9