What is it?
Tetraethylthiuram disulfide is a substance primarily used in rubber processing industry as an accelerator and stabilizer.

How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.

Uses:
  • Accelerator, activator, stabilizer, and vulcanizing agent for various rubber products
  • Alcohol deterrent (disulfram, antabuse TETD)
  • Fungicide
  • Insecticide
  • Seed disinfectant
  • Treatment of cocaine dependence
Other names for tetramethylthiuram disulfide:
  • TETD
  • Disulfiram
  • Tetidis
  • Teturam
  • Thioscabin
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
  • Antabuse
  • Disulfiram
  • Tetraethylthiuram disulfide
  • Tetraethylthiuram monosulfide
  • Thiram

How safe is it?

Hang tight. We're thinking.