DITHIOCARBAMATE– KM 42
GENERAL
Chemical Name Potassium N-methyl dithiocarbamate
Chemical Formula C2H4NS2K
Molecular Weight 145.21
Appearance Clear orange, red liquid
SPECIFICATIONS
PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUE
Assay (%): 40 — 44
Specific Gravity @ 25oC 1.20 — 1.29
pH @25oC 9 — 13
Free Alkali ( as NaOH), % 0.5 max
APPLICATIONS
It is a liquid biocide, water-soluble and of low toxicity. It can be used to control the growth
of microorganisms in industrial water treatment.