Thiohexam

Synonyms

CBS; 2-(Cyclohexylaminothio)benzothiazole; 2-Benzenethiazolesulfenamide, N-cyclohexyl-; Accelerator CZ; Accicure HBS; Benzothiazyl-2-cyclohexylsulfenamide; CBS; Conac A; Conac H; Conac S; Curax; Cyclohexyl benzothiazolesulfenamide; Delac S; Durax; Ekagom CBS; N-Cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide; N-Cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazylsulfenamide; N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulphenamide; Nocceler CZ; Pennac CBS; Rhodifax 16; Royal CBTS; Sanceler CM-PO; Santocure; Santocure Pellets; Santocure Powder; Santocure vulcanization accelerator; Soxinol CZ; Sulfenamide TS; Sulfenax; Sulfenax CB; Sulfenax CB 30; Sulfenax CB/K; Sulfenax TsB; Vulcafor CBS; Vulcafor HBS; Vulkacit C; Vulkacit CZ; Vulkacit CZ/C; Vulkacit CZ/K; Vulkacite CZ; [ChemIDplus] CBS; [Marks, p. 98-9]

Category

Rubber Additives

Description

Cream-colored solid; [HSDB] Off-white powder or white to off-white granules; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as accelerator for rubber vulcanization; [HSDB]

Comments

May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ESIS] An irritant; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization after prolonged contact; [MSDSonline] Sensitization has been reported in metal workers, homemakers, health services, laboratories, and building industries; [Kanerva, p. 1775] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] See "Mercapto mix."

Biomedical References

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Metal Machining
• Photographic Processing
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides
• Working with Glues and Adhesives