2-(4-Morpholinylmercapto) Benzothiazole
What is it?
2-(4-Morpholinyl mercapto) benzothiazole is a chemical used as an accelerator for natural rubber and rubber products. This chemical is contained in Mercapto Mix.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Accelerator for the following natural rubber ingredients:
- Isoprene butadiene
- Styrene butadiene
- Nitrile butadiene
- Corrosion inhibitor of cutting fluids and in the pottery industry
- Gloves
- Condoms
- Work shoes
- Athletic shoes
- Hoses
- Tubing
- Textile gumming
- Clothing
- Protective masks
Other names for 2-(4-Morpholinyl mercapto) benzothiazole:
- 2-(4-Morpholinothio)benzothiazole
- 2-(4-Morpholinylmercapto)benzothiazole
- 2-(4-Morpholinylthio)benzothiazole
- 2-(Morpholinothio)benzothiazole
- 2-Benzothiazolesulfenemorpholide
- Benzothiazole, 2-(4-morpholinylthio)-
- Benzothiazole, 2-(morpholinothio)-
- Benzothiazolyl-2-sulfenmorpholide
- Morpholine, 4-(2-benzothiazolylthio)-
- Morpholinylmercaptobenzothiazole
- mmBT
- MOR
Potential cross-reaction substances:
• Other mercapto derivatives
MC4999-90/Rev 05-2025
