This chemical is primarily used as a vulcanization accelerator in the rubber industry. It helps in the process of converting rubber into a more durable material by enhancing the cross-linking of polymer chains. Additionally, it is employed as a fungicide and bactericide in agricultural applications, protecting crops from various fungal and bacterial infections. Its effectiveness in controlling microbial growth also makes it useful in water treatment processes to prevent biofouling in industrial water systems. In some cases, it is utilized in the synthesis of other chemical compounds, particularly those requiring dithiocarbamate functional groups.