Benzothiazol-2-yl disulfide

Independent reference data for Benzothiazol-2-yl disulfide (CAS 120-78-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as rubber accelerator, polychloroprene plasticizer/retarder, and neoprene retarder; Also used for general mechanicals and white stocks; [HSDB] Used as cure modifier for neoprene type W and as oxidation cure activator in butyl; Used for extruded and molded products, tires, tubes, wire, cable, and sponge; [Hawley] Workers may be exposed in metals, home, health, laboratory, and building industries; [Kanerva, p. 1779]Metal Machining [Category: Heat or Machine]

Synonyms and trade names

120-78-5; 2,2'-Dithiobisbenzothiazole; MBTS; Benzothiazole disulfide; Dibenzothiazolyl disulfide; Vulkacit DM; Pneumax DM; Vulcafor MBTS; 2,2'-DIBENZOTHIAZYL DISULFIDE; Benzothiazolyl disulfide; Bis(2-benzothiazyl) disulfide; Ekagom GS; Dibenzoylthiazyl disulfide; Accel TM; Vulkacit DM/C; Bis(benzothiazolyl) disulfide

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS 2,2'-DITHIOBIS(BENZOTHIAZOLE)

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H317, H400, H410

H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]

What the public record says

Rubber accelerator · CAS 120-78-5 · C14H8N2S4. UNII 6OK753033Z. Melting Point: 334 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 180 °C; Flash Point: 518 °F (NTP, 1992).

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.