Description

Zinc 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is a high-performance organometallic compound widely used as a primary accelerator in the rubber vulcanization process. This product is valued for its ability to significantly enhance the speed and efficiency of sulfur cross-linking, leading to superior mechanical properties in the final rubber goods. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the tire, automotive parts, industrial hose, and conveyor belt industries seeking to optimize production cycles and product durability.

Application

• Primary Accelerator for Rubber Vulcanization: Significantly speeds up the sulfur curing process in natural rubber (NR) and synthetic rubbers like SBR and NBR.
• Tire Manufacturing: Critical for producing tire treads, sidewalls, and other components requiring fast cure rates and excellent physical properties.
• Technical Rubber Goods: Used in the production of conveyor belts, hoses, seals, gaskets, and vibration dampeners.
• Footwear and Sporting Goods: Employed in the vulcanization of rubber soles, athletic equipment, and other molded rubber items.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Acts as a curing agent in certain rubber-based adhesive formulations.
• Latex Dipped Goods: Used in the manufacture of gloves, balloons, and other latex products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole
CAS No.	155-04-4
Molecular Formula	C14H8N2S4Zn
Molecular Weight	397.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc MBT; Zinc 2-Benzothiazolethiolate; Zinc Salt of 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole; ZMBT; Accelerator ZMBT; Vulcacure ZMBT; MBT-Zn; Zinc 2-Benzothiazolyl Sulfide; Vulcacit ZM; 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole Zinc Salt
EINECS	205-840-3

Quality Control

Our Zinc 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for industrial applications. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications to guarantee optimal activity as a rubber accelerator. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, zinc content, and physical properties is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zinc MBT Content)	Min. 95.0%
Zinc (Zn) Content	15.5 - 17.5%
Melting Point	> 300 °C (decomposes)
Loss on Drying	Max. 1.0%
Ash Content	Max. 23.0%
Mesh Size (100 mesh)	Min. 99.5% pass

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.