Description
This rubber vulcanization accelerator is used as a
chemical in the rubber industry, especially in the
production of synthetic rubber articles. Is contained in
the "mercapto mix". As a corrosion inhibitor, it can be
found in cutting fluids or in releasing fluids in the
pottery industry. It induces mainly delayed-type
hypersensitivity, but a case of immediate-type hypersensitivity
was reported in a dental assistant.
Chemical Properties
Buff to brown flakes; sweet odor. Insoluble in water; solublein benzene, acetone, methanol.
Uses
Delayed-action vulcanization accelerator.
Contact allergens
This rubber vulcanization accelerator belongs to the
mercaptobenzothiazole-sulfenamide group. It is used
as a chemical in the rubber industry, especially in the
production of synthetic rubber articles. It is contained
in “mercapto mix.” As a corrosion inhibitor, it can be
found in cutting fluids or in releasing fluids in the pottery
industry. It induces mainly delayed-type hypersensitivity,
but a case of immediate-type hypersensitivity
was reported in a dental assistant.
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal route.Moderately toxic by ingestion. Questionable carcinogenwith experimental neoplastigenic data. Experimentalteratogenic effects. An eye irritant. Mutation datareported. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fum
