2-(tert-Butylaminothio)benzothiazole
Agent Name
2-(tert-Butylaminothio)benzothiazole
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
2-Benzothiazolesulfenamide, N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 2-Benzothiazolesulfenamide, N-tert-butyl-; Accel BNS; Benzothiazolyl-2-tert-butylsulfenamide; N-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)benzothiazolesulfenamide; N-t-Butyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide; N-t-Butylbenzothiazylsulfenamide; N-tert-Butyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide; N-tert-Butyl-2-benzothiazolyl sulfenamide; N-tert-Butyl-2-benzothiazylsulfenamide; Nocceler NS; Pennac Tbbs; Santocure NS; Santocure NS vulcanization accelerator; Vanax NS; Vulkacit NZ; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rubber Additives
Description
Light beige solid; Sometimes blue; [HSDB] Light buff to tan powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an accelerator for natural and synthetic isoprene rubbers and butadiene rubbers; [HSDB]
Comments
High dose oral studies with rats showed effects on the liver, kidneys, and erythrocytes (hemolysis); The LOAEL for anemia was 40 mg/kg/day by gavage; Mild irritation to skin and eyes was observed in rabbit studies; A product of hydrolysis, mercaptobenzothiazole, is a potent skin sensitizer; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] A mild irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "Mercaptobenzothiazole."
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: