Substance profile

Nabam

Nabam is colorless crystals when pure.

CAS 142-59-6 C4H6N2Na2S4 256.4 g/mol Warning

01 · Identification

What Nabam is

Nabam is colorless crystals when pure. Its molecular formula is C4H6N2Na2S4 and its molecular weight is 256.4 g/mol. It is practically insoluble in water.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.

CAS number142-59-6

EC number205-547-0

Index number006-014-00-3

Molecular formulaC4H6N2Na2S4

Molecular weight256.4 g/mol

Other names for Nabam

nabam (ISO)
disodium ethylenebis(N,N'-dithiocarbamate)

02 · GHS classification

Hazards and label elements

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

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Environment

Signal wordWarning

Hazard statements assigned to Nabam
Code	Hazard statement
H302	Harmful if swallowed.
H335	May cause respiratory irritation.
H317	May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H400	Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410	Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements: P261, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301, P312, P313, P330, P333, P391, P501

03 · Physical and chemical properties

Nabam properties

Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.

Property	Value	Conditions	Source
Melting point	Decomposes on heating without melting	decomposes	HSDB
Density	1.14 g/cm³	at 20 °C, solid	HSDB
	1.14 g/cm³	at 20 °C	CAMEO
Solubility	Insoluble in common organic solvents.		HSDB
	Forms a continuous film on plant surfaces, which is said to become insoluble in water.		HSDB
	In water, 2X10+5 mg/L at room temperature		HSDB
Vapor pressure	Negligible		HSDB
Corrosivity	Aqueous soln is corrosive		HSDB

Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.

04 · Handling and storage

Storing and handling Nabam

Reactivity

NABAM is a dithiocarbamate. Flammable gases are generated by the combination of thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates with aldehydes, nitrides, and hydrides. Thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates are incompatible with acids, peroxides, and acid halides.

Source: CAMEO Chemicals

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