Product Identification

Product Name

2-Mercaptobenzothiazole zinc salt

Synonyms

2-Benzothiazolethiol zinc salt
Bantex
Bis(2-benzothiazolylthio)zinc
Zinc 1,3-benzothiazole-2-thiolate
Zinc benzothiazol-2-ylthiolate
Zinc mercaptobenzothiazole salt

CAS

155-04-4

Formula

C14H8N2S4Zn

Molecular Weight

397.85

EINECS

205-840-3

RTECS

DL7000000

RTECS Class

Tumorigen

Beilstein/Gmelin

3741052

Beilstein Reference

4-27-00-02709

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Light yellow powder

Melting Point

> 240

Usage

Rubber accelerator and fungicide.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL: Administer charcoal as a slurry (240 mL water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents, 25 to 50 g in children (1 to 12 years), and 1 g/kg in infants less than 1 year old.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician may need to examine the area if irritation or pain persists.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

May be irritating when ingested.

Inhalation

Reported to be very irritating. Toxicity appears low, and humans have little chance of becoming exposed parenterally.

Skin

Reported to be very irritating. Exposures to significant amounts are rare Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) is usually encountered in rubber products and causes some dermatitis.

Eyes

Reported to be very irritating.

Stability and Reactivity

Decomposition

Emits toxic fumes of /sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and zinc

Combustion Products

Emits toxic fumes of /sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and zinc when heated to decomposition.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Poison Class

4