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 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.