Name: Rubber Accelerator MBT(M)
Chemical Name: 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole
Molecular Formula: C7H5NS2
Molecular Weight: 167.25
CAS NO: 149-30-4
Specification:
Appearance ----------------- Light yellow powder (granule)
Initial M.P. --------------------------- 170 âMin
Loss on drying -------------------------- 0.5% Max
Ash -----------------------------------------0.3% Max
Residue on 150um sieve ------------- 0.1 % Max
Residue on 63um sieve -------------- 0.5 % Max
Properties: Slightly foul odor and bitter taste, nonpoisonous. Specific gravity: 1.46-1.52.Soluble in ethyl acetone, acetone, dilute solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium carbonate, ethyl alcohol. Not easily soluble in benzene. Insoluble in water and gasoan>
Application: Used for NR, IR, SBR, NBR, HR and EPDM.One of the mainly used acidic accelerators currently and a medium fast primary accelerator. Imparts exnt aging properties, when used both alone and in combination with DM,TMTD and many others, mainly basic accelerators for higher activity. But care should be taken because it has a slight tendency to scorch. Unsuitable for use in the manufacture of food materials. Mainly used in the manufacture of tires, tubes, footwear, rubber belts and hoses etc.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. The recommended max. storage life is 2 years when stored under normal conditions.
Packaging: 25kg bag.