Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) is an organic heterocyclic compound used as an accelerator in rubber vulcanisation, a corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids and a biocide in industrial water treatment; registry sources also record it in antifreezes, greases, adhesives and detergents. It is a pale yellow to tan crystalline powder. Recorded grades include technical. Packaging formats include 25 kg bag, 1000 kg big bag, bulk. Use in biocidal products depends on the applicable product authorisation.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C7H5NS2
- Grades
- technical
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 1000 kg big bag · bulk
- Appearance
- Pale yellow to tan crystalline powder
- Synonyms
- MBT · CAS 149-30-4 · mercaptobenzothiazole · 2-mercaptobenzothiazole · 2-benzothiazolethiol · 149-30-4
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- BPR 528/2012
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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