2-Mercaptobenzothiazole

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Where is 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole found?

You are most likely to contact mercaptobenzothiazole when using, wearing, or handling natural or synthetic rubber products at work or at home. Work shoes and athletic shoes are often made with rubber components that contain mercaptobenzothiazole or related substances. This substance may be used as anti-corrosion agent in cooling oils, drilling and cutting oils, antifreeze, and fungicides.

How can you avoid contact with 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 2(3H)-Benzothiazolethione
• 2-Benzothiazolethiol
• 2-Benzothiazolinethione
• 2-Benzothiazolyl mercaptan
• 2-MBT
• 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole
• 2-Mercaptobenzthiazole
• 2-Mercptobenzothiazole
• Accel M
• Accelerator M
• Benzothiazole, mercapto-
• Benzothiazole-2-thione
• Benzothiazolethiol
• Captax
• Dermacid
• Ekagom G
• Kaptaks
• Kaptax
• MBT
• Mebetizole
• Mebithizol
• Mercaptobenzothiazol
• Mercaptobenzothiazole
• Mercaptobenzothiazole (VAN)
• Mercaptobenzthiazole
• Mertax
• Nuodeb 84
• Nuodex 84
• Pennac MBT powder
• Pneumax MBT
• Rokon
• Rotax
• Royal MBT
• Soxinol M
• Sulfadene
• Thiotax
• USAF GY-3
• USAF XR-29
• Vulkacit M
• Vulkacit mercapto
• Vulkacit mercapto/C

What are some products that may contain 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.