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

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