Dibenzothiazyl disulfide

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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.

Foussereau, J., et al., Contact allergy to safety shoes. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(4): p. 233-6.

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

Hansson, C. and G. Agrup, Stability of the mercaptobenzothiazole compounds. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(1): p. 29-34.

 

 

 

 

 

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