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Mercure MBT is semi ultra-fast accelerator / its combinations with booster accelerators are used in NR, SBR, NR-SBR/BR blends, NBR, IIR, EPDM and other synthetic rubber based compounds used for the manufacture of motor cycle and scooter tires, butyl tubes, cycle tires and tubes, beltings, retreading materials, footwear, hot air cured products, hoses, cables and miscellaneous molded and extruded rubber products.

Chemical Name: 2- Mercaptobenzothiazole

Functions: Accelerator

CAS Number: 149-30-4

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM), Isobutylene-isoprene (IIR), Natural Rubbers (NR), Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), Polybutadienes, Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Synonyms: 1,3-Benzothiazol-2-yl hydrosulfide, 2-Benzothiazolethiol, 2-MBT, 2-sulfanyl-1,3-benzothiazole, Benzothiazolethiol, Benzothiazolyl Mercaptan, Captax, MBT, Mercaptobenzothiazole

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    Identification & Functionality

    Plastics & Elastomers Functions
    CAS No.
    149-30-4
    Chemical Name
    2 Mercaptobenzothiazole
    EC No.
    205-736-8

    Applications & Uses

    Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
    Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Pale Yellow Powder
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Melting Point Initialmin. 170°CASTM D1519A
    Specific Gravity (RT)1.45 - 1.55ASTM D 1817
    Oil Content1.0 - 2.0%In house method
    Ash Content (760°C / 2 hrs)max. 0.3%ASTM D 4574
    Assay by titrationmin. 95%In house method
    Bulk Density450 - 550kg/m3In house method
    Loss on drying (105°C / 2 hrs)max. 0.5%ASTM D 4571
    Melting point Finalmin. 175 .0°CASTM D1519A
    Melting point initialmin. 170°CASTM D1519A
    Methanol Insolublesmax. 1.5%ASTM D 4934
    Specific gravity at RT1.45 - 1.55ASTM D 1817
    Particle Size Distribution
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Fineness though 100 meshmin. 99.9%ASTM D 5461

    Safety & Health

    User Safety Information

    Relevant safety data and references as well as the necessary hazard warning labels can be found in the safety data sheet.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Regional Availability
    • Africa
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • North America
    Packaging

    Open mouth HDPE fabric bag with paper on the outside. 20 kgs.Net.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Life and Handling

    Storage Life :

    Two years from the date of production.

    Storage Condition :

    Keep cool and dry in original packaging.