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What is it?
N-cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazole sulfenamide is a compound used in medium/fast curing of rubber, and is the most common
sulfenamide accelerator.

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 in natural and styrene-butadienethiazole sulfenamide
• Adhesives and cements
• Antifreeze
• Condoms and diaphragms
• Culling oils
• Detergents
• Swimwear
• Disinfectants, repellents, fungicides
• Gloves
• Grease
• Leather shoes (insoles, adhesives, linings)
• Medical devices
• Photographic film emulsion
• Rubber
• Rubber eyelash curlers
• Rubber in elasticized under-garments and clothing
• Rubber sheets and pillows
• Shampoo
• Soaps
• Sponge makeup applicators
• Veterinarian products like tick and flea powders and sprays

Other names for N-cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazole sulfenamide:
• Accelerator CZ
• CBS
• CBTS
• Cyclohexylbenzothiazyl Sulphenamide
• Curax
• Durax
• Santocure
• Sulfenax CBS

Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
• Mercapto derivatives
• N-oxydiethylene-2-benzothiazole sulfenamide
• N-tert-butyl-2-benzothiazyl sulfenamide

How safe is it?

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