Dibenzothiazyl disulfide

Vulcanization accelerator for the production of rubber products. In larger epicutaneous test samples sensitizations of about 1.5% were found. There is a relevant cross-reactivity to mercaptobenzothiazole.

Dibenzothiazyl disulfide is found as a test substance in the epicutaneous test series"rubber series".

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