Synonyms:

2-Benzothiazolethiol; 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole; captax; Rotax; 2-Benzathiazalethiol; Dermacid; MBT; Mercaptobenzothiazole; Mertax; Nocceler M; Thiotax; 2(3H)-Benzothiazolethione; pennac mbt; Rokon; sulfadene; Benzothiazolethiol; benzothiazole-2-thiol.

Uses:

Accelerator, retarder, and peptizer for natural and other rubber products such as shoes, gloves, rubber in undergarments and clothing, condoms and diaphragms, medical devices, toys, tires and tubes, renal dialysis equipment, swimwear. Fungicide. Corrosion inhibitor in soluble cutting oils and antifreeze mixtures. Also used in greases, adhesives, photographic film emulsions detergents, veterinary products such as tick and flea powders and sprays.