Dithane A 40
[CAS# 142-59-6]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical pesticide >> Fungicide >> Organic sulfur fungicide
• Name: Dithane A 40
• Synonyms: Chem Bam; DSE; Disodium ethylenebis[dithiocarbamate]; Dithane A 40; Dithane D 14; Ethylenebis[dithiocarbamic acid] disodium salt; Nabam; Nafun IPO; Parzate; Parzate Liquid
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₆N₂S₄Na₂
• Molecular Weight: 256.35
• CAS Registry Number: 142-59-6
• EC Number: 205-547-0

Properties

• Melting point: 230 ºC^*

^* Nemec, Joseph W.; US 3050439 1962.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS07;GHS09 Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302-H335-H317-H400-H410

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413

• Hazardous Chemical?: Yes