Chemical Name |
2-2'-Dithiobis(benzothiazole) (MBTS) |
Chemical Structure |
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CAS Reg. No. |
120-78-5 |
Mol. Wt. |
332 |
Product Specification |
Parameter |
Limits |
Test Method |
Product form |
Powder (OT) |
- |
Color |
Cream |
- |
Assay (titration ) ,% (min) |
94.0 |
D 5051 |
Free MBT, % (max) |
1.0 |
D 5044 |
Melting Point (Initial), °C (min) |
170.0 |
D 1519 |
Melting Point (Final), °C |
172-179 |
D 1519 |
Heat Loss, % (max) |
0.4 |
D 4571 |
Ash, % (max) |
0.5 |
D 4574 |
Paraffinic Oil (<0.2% PCAH), % |
1.0-2.0 |
NOCIL G-40 |
Residue on 150 µ, % (max) |
0.05 |
D 5461 |
Residue on 63 µ, % (max) |
0.30 |
D 5461 |
Typical Data |
Specific gravity at 25°C |
1.54 |
D 1817 |
Bulk density, kg/m3 |
350 - 390 |
NOCIL G-44 |
Bulk density (Comp), kg/m3 |
420 - 460 |
NOCIL G-44 |
Product Information |
Solubility |
Soluble in chloroform. Slightly soluble in acetone and carbon tetra chloride. Insoluble in water. |
Classification |
Semi ultra fast accelerator. |
Discoloration & Staining |
Non-discoloring and Non-staining. |
FDA Approval Status |
Regulated for use in articles in contact with food under FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, 175.105 and BgVV XXI, Categories 1-4. |
Toxicity Data
(Please refer to the latest
Toxicological information.) |
Practically non-harmful. (Oral LD50rat over 5000 mg/kg). Not a skin or eye irritant. |
Handling & Personal Protection |
Ensure good ventilation and avoid creating dusty atmosphere. In case of eye or skin contacts wash out with clean water for 5 to 10 minutes. |
Storage |
Store at room temperature in a cool, dry and well ventilated place. Avoid exposure of the packaged material / product to direct sunlight & heat. |
Packaging |
Paper / Paper – Fabric Bag |
20 kg |
FIBC |
500 kg |
Storage Life |
36 months |
Color code |
Red colored strip. |