Formula |
CAS |
C14H8N2S4 |
120-78-5 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Dibenzothiazyl disulfide is added to many types of rubber before vulcanization.
It is a component of mercapto mix.
Synonyms
2,2'-Benzothiazyl disulfide
2,2'-Dibenzothiazyl disulfide
2,2'-Dithiobis[benzothiazole]
Altax
Benzothiazyl disulfide
Dibenzothiazyl disulfide
MBTS
Mercaptobenzthiazyl ether
Naugex MBT
Thiofide
Vulkacit DM
Uses
Accelerator for:
- Butyl and styrene-butadiene rubber
- Natural rubber
- Nitrile-butadiene
Retarder for:
- Chloroprene rubber
Adhesives and cements
Antifreeze
Condoms and diaphragms
Cutting oils
Detergents and
Disinfectants, repellents, fungicides, and insecticides used in agriculture
Gloves (household, work, or hospital gloves)
Greases
Leather shoes (insoles, adhesives, linings)
Medical devices
Photographic film emulsion.
Renal dialysis equipment.
Rubber in elasticized undergarments and clothing
Rubber pillows and sheets
Rubber shoes (sneakers, tennis shoes, etc)
Soaps and shampoos
Sponge makeup applicators and rubber eyelash curiers
Swimwear
Tires and toys
Veterinarian products like tick and flea powders and sprays
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
References
1.
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Foussereau, J., et al.,
Contact allergy to safety shoes. Contact
Dermatitis, 1986. 14(4): p. 233-6.
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2.
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Jung,
J.H., et al., Isolation, via activity-directed fractionation,
of mercaptobenzothiazole and dibenzothiazyl disulfide as 2 allergens responsible
for tennis shoe dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(4):
p. 254-9.
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3.
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Kaniwa, M.A., et al.,
A method for identifying causative chemicals
of allergic contact dermatitis using a combination of chemical analysis
and patch testing in patients and animal groups: application to a case
of rubber boot dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(3):
p. 166-73.
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4.
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Hansson, C. and G.
Agrup, Stability of the mercaptobenzothiazole
compounds. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(1): p. 29-34.
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