2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT)
Properties and Usage: Slightly foul odour and bitter taste, non-poisonous. Easily soluble in ethyl acetone, acetone, dilute solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium carbonate, soluble in ethyl alcohol, not easily soluble in benzene, insoluble in water and gasoline. MBT is a hemi-ultra accelerator, extensively used in vulcanization of natural and synthetic rubbers. MBT used in…
