Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate(SDMC) is used as a disinfectant, corrosion inhibitor, coagulant, vulcanizing agent, chelating agent, and fungicide. SDMC is used in water treatment, the rubber industry, and is a registered biocide for cutting oils and aqueous systems in industries such as leather tanning and paper manufacturing. It is also used as an antimicrobial agent in paints.