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Butyl Ziram
Related Information: Chemical Sampling -
Zinc Dibutyldithiocarbamate
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Method number: | PV2065 |
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Matrix: | Air |
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Target Concentration: | 0.4 mg/m3 (arbitrary). There is no OSHA permissible
exposure level (PEL) or ACGIH threshold limit value (TLV) for butyl ziram. |
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Procedure: | Samples are collected by drawing known volumes of air through OSHA
versatile sampler (OVS-2) tubes, each containing a glass fiber filter and
two sections of XAD-2 adsorbent. Samples are desorbed with chloroform and analyzed by
high performance chromatography (HPLC) using an ultraviolet detector (UV). |
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Recommended air volume and sampling rate: | 180 L at 1.0 L/min |
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Detection limit of the overall procedure (based on the recommended air volume and the analytical detection limit): |
0.026 mg/m3 |
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Status of method: | Stopgap method. This method has been partially evaluated and is
presented for information and trial use only. |
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Date: June 1989 (final) | Chemist: Duane Lee |
Carcinogen and Pesticide Branch
OSHA Analytical Laboratory
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115-1802
1. General Discussion
1.1. Background
1.1.1. History of procedure
The OSHA Analytical Laboratory received a set of samples requesting the analysis of butyl ziram.
The samples had been collected on OVS-2 tubes. This report describes the analytical method
developed for butyl ziram.
1.1.2 Toxic effects (This section is for information only and should not be taken as the basis of
OSHA policy.)
From tumorigenic data on mice, the oral TDLo and the subcutaneous TDLo are 290 gm/kg/78W-1 and
1000 mg/kg respectively. These levels produce tumors in the lungs, thorax, liver and blood. (Ref. 5.2)
1.1.3 Potential workplace exposure
Butyl ziram is used as an accelerator for latex dispersions and cements as well as an
ultra-accelerator for lubricating oil additives. No information was available on the number
of workers exposed to butyl ziram. (Ref. 5.1)
1.1.4 Physical properties (Ref. 5.1 - 5.2)
CAS number: | 136-23-2 |
IMIS number: | D129 |
Molecular weight: | 476.19 |
Molecular formula: | C18H36N2S4Zn |
Melting point: | 104-108°C |
Specific gravity: | 1.24 (20/20°C) |
Solubility: | soluble in carbon disulfide, benzene and chloroform; insoluble in water |
Chemical name: | Bis(dibutyldithiocarbamato)zinc |
Synonyms: | Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate; Butazate; Carbamic acid, dibutyldithio-, zinc complex; Butyl ziram; Zinc
N,N-dibutyldithiocarbamate; Butyl zimate; Vulcacure; Vulkacit LD8/C |
Description: | white powder |
UV Scan: | Figure 1. |
Structure: | |
1.2 Limit defining parameters
The detection limit of the analytical procedure is 4.7 ng per injection. This is the amount of analyte
which will give a peak whose height is approximately five times the baseline noise.
2. Sampling Procedure
2.1 Apparatus
2.1.1 A personal sampling pump that can be calibrated to within ±5% of the recommended flow
rate with the sampling device in line.
2.1.2 OVS-2 tubes, which are specially made 13 mm o.d. glass tubes that are tapered to 6 mm
o.d., packed with a 140-mg backup section, a 270-mg sampling section of cleaned
XAD-2 adsorbent and a 13 mm diameter glass fiber filter. The backup section is retained by two
foam plugs and the sampling section is between one foam plug and the glass fiber filter.
The glass fiber filter is held next to the sampling section by a polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) retainer. (Figure 2.)
2.2 Reagents
No sampling reagents are required.
2.3 Sampling technique
2.3.1 Immediately before sampling, remove the plastic caps from the OVS-2 tube.
2.3.2 Attach the small end of the tube to the sampling pump with flexible tubing.
2.3.3 Attach the tube vertically in the employee's breathing zone in such a manner that it does
not impede work performance.
2.3.4 After sampling for the appropriate time, remove the tube and seal with plastic caps.
2.3.5 Wrap each sample end-to-end with an OSHA seal (Form 21).
2.3.6 Record the air volume for each sample, and list any possible interferences.
2.3.7 Submit at least one blank for each set of samples. Handle the blank in the same manner
as the samples, except no air is drawn through it.
2.3.8 Submit bulk samples for analysis in a separate container. Do not ship with air samples.
2.4 Desorption efficiency (glass fiber filter and XAD-2 adsorbent)
Six vials each containing a 13-mm glass fiber filter and 270-mg of XAD-2
adsorbent were each liquid spiked on the glass fiber filter with 16 µL of a 4.453 mg/mL solution of butyl ziram.
These samples were allowed to equilibrate overnight in a drawer at ambient temperature. The next day each sample
was desorbed with 2.0 mL of chloroform, shaken for 30 min and analyzed as in Section 3. The
results are listed in Table 2.4.
Table 2.4 Desorption Efficiency
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Sample # |
Amount Spiked, µg |
Amount Found, µg |
% Recovered |
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Ex;1 Ex2 Ex3 Ex4 Ex5 Ex6 |
71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 |
71.44 70.53 71.61 72.02 71.21 72.04 |
100.3 99.0 100.5 101.1 99.9 101.1 |
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Average |
100.3 |
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2.5 Retention efficiency
Eighteen OVS-2 tubes were each liquid spiked with 16 µL of
a 4.453 mg/mL solution of butyl ziram by spiking the glass fiber filter. These were allowed to equilibrate
overnight in a drawer at ambient temperature. The next day 180 L of humid air (~80% relative humidity) were
drawn through each tube at 1 L/min. Six of the tubes were each desorbed with 2.0 mL of chloroform, shaken
for 30 min and then analyzed as in Section 3. The results are listed in Table 2.5. No butyl ziram was found
on the backup sections of these tubes. The remaining samples were stored, six in a drawer at
ambient temperature and Six in a freezer, for use in the storage study below.
Table 2.5 Retention Efficiency
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Sample # |
Amount Spiked, µg |
Amount Found, µg |
% Recovered |
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Ex1 Ex2 Ex3 Ex4 Ex5 Ex6 |
71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 |
70.12 69.99 66.35 65.79 69.10 67.35 |
98.4 98.2 93.1 92.3 97.0 94.5 |
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Average |
95.6 |
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2.6 Sample storage
After nine days of storage, the 12 tubes were each desorbed with 2.0 mL of chloroform,
shaken for 30 min and then analyzed as in Section 3. The results are given in Tables 2.6.1 and 2.6.2.
Table 2.6.1 Ambient Storage
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Days Stored |
Amount Spiked, µg |
Amount Found, µg |
% Recovered |
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9 9 9 9 9 9 |
71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 |
65.69 60.77 62.07 58.70 60.26 62.89 |
92.2 85.3 87.1 82.4 84.6 88.3 |
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Average |
86.7 |
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Table 2.6.2 Freezer storage
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Sample # |
Amount Spiked, µg |
Amount Found, µg |
% Recovered |
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9 9 9 9 9 9 |
71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 71.25 |
63.85 58.00 66.25 60.98 63.06 62.21 |
89.6 81.4 93.0 85.6 88.5 87.3 |
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Average |
87.6 |
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2.7 Recommended air volume and sampling rate
2.7.1 The recommended air volume is 180 L.
2.7.2 The recommended flow rate is 1.0 L/min.
2.8 Interferences (sampling)
It is not known if any compounds will interfere with the collection of butyl ziram. Any suspected
interferences should be reported to the laboratory.
2.9 Safety precautions (sampling)
2.9.1 Attach the sampling equipment in such a manner that it will not interfere with work
performance or employee safety.
2.9.2 Follow all safety practices that apply to the work area being sampled.
3. Analytical Procedure
3.1 Apparatus
3.1.1 A balance capable of weighing to the nearest tenth of a milligram. A Mettler HL52
balance was used in this evaluation.
3.1.2 A mechanical shaker.
3.1.3 An HPLC equipped with a UV detector. A Hewlett Packard (HP) 1090M equipped with
an autosampler and diode array detector was used in this evaluation.
3.1.4 An HPLC column capable of separating butyl ziram from any interferences. A 50 mm ×
4.6 mm i.d. ECON C8 (3 µm) liquid chromatography column was used in this evaluation.
3.1.5 An electronic integrator, or some other suitable means for measuring detector response.
The Hewlett-Packard 1090M Data System was used in this evaluation.
3.1.6 Volumetric flasks and pipets.
3.1.7 Vials, 2-mL and 4-mL.
3.2 Reagents
3.2.1 Chloroform, reagent grade. This was obtained from Burdick and Jackson for this evaluation.
3.2.2 Butyl ziram, reagent grade. A standard obtained from H.M. Royal Incorporated was used
in this evaluation.
3.2.3 Methanol, HPLC grade. This was obtained from Burdick and Jackson for this evaluation.
3.2.4 Water, HPLC grade, Milli-Q filtered water, Millipore Inc.
3.2.5 Zinc sulfate heptahydrate (ZnSO4 · 7H2O)
reagent grade. This was obtained from Mallinckrodt for this evaluation.
3.2.6 4-Dodecyldiethylenetriamine, reagent grade. This was obtained from Eastman Kodak for
this evaluation.
3.2.7 Ammonium acetate, HPLC grade. This was obtained from Fisher Scientific for this evaluation.
3.2.8 Zinc chelate (10 mM) of the C12-dien-Zn (II) metal chelate. This was prepared
by placing 2.71 grams of 4-dodecyldiethylenetriamine and 2.87 grams of
ZnSO4 · 7H2O in a liter flask and diluting
to volume with water.
3.3 Standard preparation
Prepare butyl ziram stock standards by weighing 10 to 15 mg of butyl ziram. Transfer the butyl
ziram to separate 10-mL volumetric flasks, and add chloroform to the mark. Make working range
standards of 1.0 to 120 µg/mL by pipet dilutions of the stock standards with chloroform. Store
stock and dilute standards in a freezer.
3.4 Sample preparation
3.4.1 Transfer the 13-mm glass fiber filter and the 270-mg sampling section
of the tube to a 4-mL vial. Place the first foam plug and the 140-mg section
in a separate 4-mL vial. A small glass funnel can be used to facilitate the transfer of the
adsorbent. Discard the rear foam plug. Do not discard the glass sampling tube; it can be reused.
3.4.2 Add 2.0 mL of chloroform to each vial and seal with a Teflon-lined cap.
3.4.3 Shake the vials for 30 minutes on a mechanical shaker.
3.4.4 Transfer, if necessary, the samples to 2-mL vials for use on an HP autosampler.
3.5 Analysis
3.5.1 Instrument conditions
Column: | 50 mm × 4.6 mm ECON C8 (3 µm) |
Mobile phase: | 86% methanol 14% water with 1 mM zinc chelate and 0.13 M ammonium acetate (Ref. 5.3) |
Flow rate: | 0.5 mL/min |
Wavelength: | 250 nm |
Retention time: | 5.1 min |
Injection volume: | 2.0 µL |
3.5.2 Chromatogram (Figure 3.)
3.6 Interferences (analytical)
3.6.1 Any collected compound having a similar retention time to that of the analyte is a potential interference.
3.6.2 HPLC conditions may generally be varied to circumvent interferences.
3.6.3 Retention time on a single column is not proof of chemical identity. Analysis on an
alternate HPLC column and confirmation by mass spectrometry are additional means of identification.
3.7 Calculations
3.7.1 Construct a calibration curve (Figure 4) by plotting detector response versus
concentration (µg/mL) of butyl ziram.
3.7.2 Determine the µg/mL of butyl ziram in both sections of each sample and blank from the calibration curve.
3.7.3 Blank correct each sample section by subtracting the g/mL found in the blank section
from the µg/mL found in the corresponding sample section and then add the sample
sections together.
3.7.4 Determine the air concentration by using the following formula.
mg m3 |
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(µg / mL)(desorption volume, mL) (air volume, L)(desorption efficiency, decimal) |
3.8 Safety precautions (analytical)
3.8.1 Avoid skin contact and air exposure to butyl ziram.
3.8.2 Avoid skin contact with all solvents.
3.8.3 Wear safety glasses at all times.
4. Recommendation for Further Study
This method should be fully validated.
Figure 1.
UV Scan of Butyl Ziram in Mobile Phase
Figure 2.
OVS-2 Sampling Tube
Figure 3.
Chromatogram of Butyl Ziram
Figure 4.
Calibration Curve
5. References
5.1 The Condensed Chemical Dictionary 9th ed.; Hawley, G.G. Ed.; Van Nostrand Reinhold:
New York, 1977; p 938.
5.2 Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances 1985-86 Edition; DHHS(NIOSH)
Publication No. 87-114, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Cincinnati, OH, 1987; p 5137.
5.3 Karger, B.L.; Wong, W.S.; Viavattene, R.L.; Lepage, J.N.; Davies, G. Journal of
Chromatography 1968, 167, 253-272.
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