Chemical name

                       2-Mercaptobenzothiazole

               Classification

                       Thiazoles Accelerator

               Molecular formula

                       C7H5NS2

               CAS No.

                       149-30-4

 Specification

              Item

Index

Test Method

              Physical Form

    - -

Powder

Oil powder

Granule

Visual

              Appearance

    - -

Grey white to Light yellow

Visual

              Purity

% min.

      97

       97

      97

GB/T11407-2013

              Initial M.P.

°C min.

170.0

170.0

170.0

GB/T11407-2013

              Ash content

% max.

0.30

0.30

0.30

GB/T11407-2013

              Residue on lOOmesh sieve

% max.

0.10

0.10

     - -

GB/T11407-2013

              Oil content

   %

      - -

1~2

     - -

   - -

              Application

MBT can be used as fast accelerator in NR, IR, BR, SBR, NBR, IIR and EPDM. Can be used alone or in conjunction with other basic accelerators. Low temperature cure can be obtained by combination with TMTD, TETD, or DPG as secondary accelerators. Can be used in almost all types of rubber products except those in contact with food due to its bitter taste.

              Storage

To keep the bags tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place and to avoid from moisture, sunshine, light and fires. The recommended max.shelf life is two years.