Sodium 2-mercaptobenzothiazole

Synonyms

2(3H)-Benzothiazolethione, sodium salt; 2-Benzothiazolethiol, sodium deriv.; 2-Benzothiazolethiol, sodium salt; 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole, sodium; 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole, sodium deriv.; 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole, sodium salt; Benzothiazolethiol, sodium salt; Duodex; Mercaptobenzothiazole sodium salt; NaMBT; Nacap; Sodium 2(3H)-benzothiazolethionate; Sodium 2-benzothiazolethioate; Sodium 2-benzothiazolethiolate; Sodium 2-mercaptobenzothiazolate; Sodium MBT; Sodium benzothiazolethiolate; Sodium mercaptobenzothiazolate; Sodium mercaptobenzothiazole; Sodium, (2-benzothiazolylthio)-; Vancide 51; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Rubber Additives

Description

50% aqueous solution: Light amber liquid; [HSDB] Light yellow crystalline powder with a stench; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used to make rubber accelerators, and as a fungicide, a preservative for latex paint and wood, a metal chelator, and a thermal stabilizer (methyl methacrylate copolymers, acrylonitrile polymers, polyester fibers, anion exchange resins, polyoxyphenylene, and silicon fluids); Also used in electroplating (silver, nickel, and cobalt), to separate sulfide ore from copper ore, for dyeing textiles, in transmission fluids, and to prevent discoloration of freeze dried bananas; Uses of 50% aqueous solution include as a corrosion inhibitor for nonferrous metals in antifreeze and coolants and in paper mill systems; [HSDB] Used as a biocide in metalworking fluids and paper manufacturing; [Reference #1]

Comments

May cause vesiculations and erythematous skin lesions; May cause skin sensitization; [HSDB] Reaction with body moisture may produce sodium hydroxide and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole; May cause irritation or severe corrosive injury to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Mercaptobenzothiazole."

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

LC50 (rat) > 8,200 mg/m3/6h

Yes

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Skin burns

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Applying Wood Preservatives
• Electroplating
• Farming (Pesticides)
• Metal Extraction and Refining
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Pulp and Paper Processing
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)