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Mercure TBBS is delayed action sulphenamide alone or in combination with small quantities of booster accelerators is widely used in NR, SBR, NR/BR/SBR blend, NBR and other synthetic rubber based compounds used for the manufacture of auto tire treads, sidewalls, casings, cycle tires & tubes, conveyor & V-belts, tire retreading & repair materials, footwear, hoses, cables, injection molded products and various compression / transfer molded as well as extruded rubber goods.

Chemical Name: N-tert-Butyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide

CAS Number: 95-31-8

Functions: Accelerator

Chemical Family: Benzene-sulfonamides

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Natural Rubbers (NR), Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), Polybutadienes, Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding

Synonyms: 2-(tert-Butylaminothio)benzothiazole, 2-[[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)amino]thio]benzothiazole, Antioxidant NS, BBTS, Benzothiazolyl-2-tert-butylsulfenamide, N-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide, n-tert-Butyl-2-benzothaiazole sulfonamide, N-tert-Butyl-2-benzothiazolylsulfenamide, N-tert-Butyl-2-benzothiazolylsulphenamide, N-tert-Butylbenzothiazolesulfenamide, TBBS

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Plastics & Elastomers Functions
    Chemical Name
    N-t-Butylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide
    CAS No.
    95-31-8
    EC No.
    202-409-1

    Applications & Uses

    Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

    Properties

    Appearance
    Off White / Grayish White Pellets (Dia.-2.5 Mm) Or Powder
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Melting Point Initialmin. 105°CASTM D1519A
    Methanol Insolublesmax. 0.5%ASTM D 4934
    Ash Content (760°C / 2 hrs)max. 0.2%ASTM D 4574
    Assaymin. 96%ASTM D 4936
    Bulk Density420 - 480kg/m3In house method
    Free Aminemax. 0.4%ASTM D 4936
    Loss on drying (60°C/ 2 hrs)max. 0.3%ASTM D 4571
    Melting point Finalmin. 107°CASTM D1519A
    Melting point initialmin. 105°CASTM D1519A
    Specific Gravity1.20 - 1.30ASTM D 1817
    Particle Size Distribution
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Fineness through 100 mesh (for powder product)min. 99.9ASTM 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. 25 kgs.Net.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Life and Handling

    Storage Life :

    Six months from the date of production.

    Storage Condition :

    Keep cool and dry in original packaging.