Zinc mercaptobenzothiazole

Agent Name
Zinc mercaptobenzothiazole
CAS Number
155-04-4
Formula
C7-H5-N-S2.1/2Zn
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Zinc mercaptobenzothiazole formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2(3H)-Benzothiazolethione, zinc salt; 2-Benzothiazolethiol zinc salt; 2-Benzothiazolethiol, zinc salt (2:1); 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole zinc salt; Bantex; Bis(2-benzothiazolylthio)zinc; Bis(benzothiazole-2-thiolato)zinc; Bis(mercaptobenzothiazolato)zinc; Hermat Zn-MBT; Mercaptobenzothiazole zinc salt; OXAF; Pennac ZT; Tisperse MB-58; Vulkacit ZM; ZMBT; Zenite; Zenite Special; Zetax; Zinc 2-benzothiazolethiolate; Zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazolate; Zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazole; Zinc benzothiazol-2-ylthiolate; Zinc benzothiazolethiolate; Zinc benzothiazolyl mercaptide; Zinc benzothiazolylmercaptide; Zinc benzothiazyl-2-mercaptide; Zinc bis(2-mercaptobenzothiazole); Zinc bis(mercaptobenzothiazole); Zinc mercaptobenzothiazolate; Zinc mercaptobenzothiazole salt; Zinc, bis(2-benzothiazolethiolato)-; ZnMB; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rubber Additives
Description
Light yellow solid; [HSDB] Cream to pale yellow powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as rubber accelerator and fungicide; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Mercaptobenzothiazole." See "Mercapto mix."
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Adverse Effects

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

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