TDS
Chemical Name – 2,2 – Dithiobisbenzothiazole
Supply Form – Pale yellow powder
TEST | NOMINAL VALUE | METHOD |
Melting point initial (°C) | 164.0 Min. | ASTM D1519A |
Melting point Final (°C) | 168 .0 Min | ASTM D1519A |
Loss on drying 105°C / 2 hrs. (%) | 0.50 Max. | ASTM D 4571 |
Ash Content 760°C/ 2 hrs. (%) | 0.30 Max. | ASTM D 4574 |
Fineness though 100 mesh (%) | 99.90 Min | ASTM D 5461 |
Assay (%) | 93.0 Min | ASTM D 5051 |
Free MBT (%) | 2.0 Max | ASTM D 5044 |
Oil Content (%) | 1.0 – 2.0 | In house method |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
Specific gravity at RT | 1.45 – 1.55 | ASTM D 1817 |
Bulk Density (kg/m3) | 450 – 550 | In house method |
Packaging: | Open mouth HDPE fabric bag with paper on the outside. 20 kgs.Net. | |
Storage Life: | Two years from the date of production. | |
Storage conditions: | Keep cool and dry in original packaging. | |
Product Safety: | Relevant safety data and references as well as the necessary hazard warning labels can be found in the safety data sheet. |
APPLICATION
TYPICAL DOSAGES OF MERCURE MBTS |
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Product | Rubber | Accelerator / Sulphur, phr | |||||
MBTS | MBT | MBS | TMTD | ZDEC | S | ||
Motor Cycle, Scooter Tyre Treads |
NR- SBR / BR |
1.0-1.2** | – | – | 0.1-0.2 | – | 2.2-2.75* |
Auto Tubes | IIR BIIR |
0.3-0.4 0.5 |
– | – | 1.0 – |
0.0-0.2 0.10 |
1.5 0.5 |
Cycle Tyre Treads Casing | NR-RR NR-BR NR |
0.8-1.0** 1.0-1.2** 1.0-1.2** |
– | – | 0.1-0.2 0.1-0.2 0.2-0.3 |
– | 2.2-2.5 2.2 2.5-3.0 |
Conveyor Belt Cover | NR SBR |
0.80** 1.2-1.5** |
0.2 – |
– | 0.0-0.15 0.1-0.20 |
– | 2.75* 2.0 |
Transmission Belts General Purpose Heat Resistant |
NR NR |
0.3 0.4 |
– | 0.8 – |
– 2.0-2.5 |
– | 3.0 0.3 |
V Belts Base Cushion |
NR NR |
0.2 0.4 |
– | 0.6** 0.6** |
– | – | 3.0 2.4 |
Retreading Materials Cushion-Hot Cure Cushion-Cold Cure Vulcanizing Solution |
NR |
0.2 |
– |
0.7** |
-TMTM 0.2 – |
– |
2.4* |
Footwear DV Soles Microcellular Soles Neolite Soles |
NR-SBR NR-SBR NR-SBR |
0.7 0.6 0.7 |
0.3 – 0.3 |
– | 0.1-0.2 0.1-0.2 0.1-0.2 |
– | 2.2 2.2 2.5 |
Hot Air Cured Products Rubberized Fabric & Rubber Sheeting |
NR | 0.4 | 0.4 | – | – | 0.3 | 2.5 |
Cables | NR SBR |
1.0 1.6 |
– | – | TMTM 0.3 |
– | 1.2 1.0 |
Misc. Molded and Extruded Products |
NR SBR NBR EPDM |
0.8-1.0 1.2-1.5 1.2-1.5 3.0 |
– | – | 0.0-0.2 0.0-0.2 0.0-0.2 0.75 |
ZDBC 1.5 |
2.4 2.2 1.5 0.5 |
Mercure MBTS is also used in following compounds / products
– Chlorobutyl Inner Liner (Bias Tyres): MBTS-0.75 + Alkyl phenol disulfide-1.2 + ZnO 5.0 – Bromobutyl Inner Liner (Radials): MBTS-1.25 + ZnO-3.0 + S-0.4 – Bromobutyl OTR Tubes: MBTS-1.2 + TMTD-1.7 + ZnO-4.0 – Bromobuty l Tank Lining: MBTS-1.0 + TMTD-0.5 + ZnO-5.0 + S-0.5 |
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Note: * Insoluble Sulphur (100% active content basis) ** PVI (Retarder) may be incorporated at 0.2-0.3 phr levels for desired scorch safety, ensuring compliance with vulcanizate properties. |