Vulkacit Merkapto/C (MBT) – MBT accelerator
Fast-acting thiazole accelerator. Used where low temperature and short cure are required, in latex and light-coloured parts; scorch safety is shorter than MBTS, activated by guanidines and thiurams.
Technical summary
| Manufacturer | LANXESS — Authorised distributor in Turkey: Mete Kimya |
|---|---|
| Product group | Rubber Accelerators · Vulcanisation accelerator |
| Chemical name | 2-mercaptobenzothiazole |
| CAS number | 149-30-4 |
| Typical dosage | 0.5 – 1.5 phr |
| Form / packaging | Original Lanxess packaging (typically 25 kg); technical and safety data sheets on request |
Applications
- Latex dipping and foam
- Parts cured at low temperature
- Footwear and light-coloured technical goods
- Hot-air / steam-cured products
Benefits
- Fast cure, effective at low temperature
- Colour stable
- Economical
Frequently asked questions
Is MBT scorch-safe?
MBT gives shorter scorch than MBTS; in thick sections and injection balance with Vulkalent G or prefer MBTS.
Which form suits latex?
For latex the zinc salt Vulkacit ZM (ZMBT) dispersion is more common; MBT can also be used.
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