Pilcure DCBS: Product Specification & Information

ACCELERATOR Chemical Name: N,N-Dicyclohexyl-2-benzothiazole Sulfenamide (DCBS)

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Chemical Structure

CAS Reg. No. Molecular Weight Product Specification Parameter Product Form Color Assay (Titration), % (min) Melting Point (Initial), C (min) Melting Point (Final), C (min) Heat Loss, % (max) Cyclohexane Insolubles, % (max) Free Amine, % ( max) Ash, % (max) Typical Data Specific Gravity @ 25C 3 Bulk Density, kg/ m Bulk Density (Compressed), kg/m3 Product Information Classification Discoloration & Staining Solubility FDA Approval Status* Toxicity Data* Handling & Personal Protection Storage

4979-32-2 347 Limits Powder (OT) Cream to light tan 95.0 96 100-105 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.3 1.230 450-490 660-700 Test Method D 4936 D 1519 D 1519 D 4571 D 4934 D 4936 D 4574 D 1817 Nocil G-44 Nocil G-44

Fast delayed Action Sulfenamide Accelerator Non-discoloring and Non-staining. (Slight discoloration at high dosages.) Soluble in Acetone, Benzene, carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in Water. Not regulated for use in articles in contact with food under FDA. Regulated for use in contact with food under Bg VV XXI Chapter 4. Practically Non-Harmful. Oral LD50 (Rat) over 5000 mg/kg. Not irritant to eyes & skin. Investigations so far carried out show that DCBS does not generate harmful nitrosamines having carcinogenic potential. Ensure good ventilation and avoid creating dusty atmosphere. In case of eye or skin contacts; wash out with clean water for 5 to 10 minutes. Always store in a cool (below 35C), dry & well ventilated place. Avoid double stacking of pallets. Avoid exposure to sun light, heat, humidity, acids, alkalis, solvents and acidic fumes..

Packaging Paper Fabric Bag 20 kg. FIBC 500 kg Storage Life 12 months when stored under recommended conditions. Color Code Purple Colored Strip Note: * Please also refer to the latest published Toxicological Data, FDA Approval Status and MSDS.

Pilcure DCBS: Compounding Information

Pilcure DCBS is a Delayed Action Sulfenamide Accelerator for NR, NR-BR Blend, NR-SBR Blend and other highly unsaturated Synthetic Rubber based compounds that are reinforced with fine particle size furnace blacks. Amongst all the Sulfenamide accelerators Pilcure DCBS provides Longest Delay for on-set of cure. Pilcure DCBS exhibits excellent Storage Stability and disperses easily in the rubber compounds. Normal dosages of Zinc Oxide and Stearic Acid are necessary for cure activation of compounds accelerated using Pilcure DCBS. Pilcure DCBS is used at 0.6-0.9 phr dosage for Conventional Cure Systems and at 1.1-1.5 phr dosage in NR-BR or NR-SBR blend based compounds. For the Steel Cord reinforced Radial Tyres; Pilcure DCBS is used at 0.8-1.0 phr levels with higher dosages of Insoluble Sulfur & Zinc Oxide along with Cobalt-salt bonding agent in the Steel Cord Skim Compounds to achieve highest bond strength between Steel Cord and Rubber. Pilcure DCBS is active above 140C and offers the Longest Scorch Delay compared to other Sulfenamide accelerators. Pilcure DCBS gives optimum mold flow properties, flow time / cure time ratio and an excellent plateau effect. It is the most suitable accelerator for manufacture of rubber components with thick cross section and rubber compounds requiring Excellent Green Stock Storage Stability. The Pilcure DCBS cure based vulcanizates exhibit Higher Tensile Strength along with Good Resilience and Flex-Fatigue Resistance. However; at equal dosage when compared with Pilcure MOR, Pilcure DCBS exhibits about 30 % Longer Cure Time and 15 % Lower State of Cure under identical cure conditions. The slower cure rate of Pilcure DCBS is of particular advantage where higher bond strengths are required between Rubbers and Metal (e.g. Steel Cord and Rubber Bonds in Radial Tyres, RubberMetal bonded molded products.) Like other Sulfenamide accelerators; Pilcure DCBS is usually incorporated in rubber compound at the end of the mixing cycle when the stock temperature is above the melting point of Pilcure DCBS. To minimize the risk of scorch; prolonged / repeated rubber stock processing above125C should be avoided. If necessary; Pilgard PVI can be used at predetermined levels for further improvement of scorch safety. Pilcure DCBS Master Batch prepared above its melting point can be used to ensure proper dispersion and dissolution of Pilcure DCBS in the stock if the accelerator is to be added at a later stage. Pilcure DCBS is very sensitive to activation by basic secondary accelerators like DPG, TMTM, TMTD, ZDEC etc. as well as the Pre Vulcanization Inhibitor Pilgard PVI (CTP). Thus, very small dosages of secondary accelerators or Pilgard PVI produce desired response. It may be noted that Pilcure DCBS is not suitable for Open Steam or Hot Air Cured products due to its Delayed action. Secondary accelerator activated Pilcure MOR or Pilcure CBS are preferred Sulfenamide accelerators for this purpose. Pilcure DCBS does not bloom at normal dosages and reduces the blooming tendency of Thiuram / Dithiocarbamate accelerated vulcanizates. Pilcure DCBS based vulcanizates have typical aminic odor and bitter taste. Hence, Pilcure DCBS is avoided for the manufacture of rubber goods intended for repeated contact with Food / Drugs. APPILCATIONS Pilcure DCBS is widely used in NR, SBR, NR-BR, SBR-BR, NBR based rubber compounds reinforced with fine particle size furnace blacks which are required to perform under high stress dynamic applications such as Steel Cord reinforced Radial Tyres, Steel Cord Beltings, Camelbacks, Driving Belts, OTR Tyres & Retreads, Shok Absorbers, Intricately shaped molded products, Rubber to Metal Bonded products, Dock fenders, etc.

Typical Dosages of Pilcure DCBS Products Auto Tyres Steel Radials (Steel Cord Skim) OTR Treads Conventional Retreads (Hot Cure) Tread Rubber NR NR NR-BR DCBS 0.8-1.0 0.8-1.0 1.2-1.5 0.8-1.0 1.0-1.2 1.0 1.5-1.8 0.8 1.0-1.4 1.0 0.8-1.0 Accelerator / Sulfur phr MBTS TMTM 0.0-0.15 0.1 0.1 0.0-0.1 0.0-0.2 0.0-0.1 0.0-0.1 0.0-0.15 0.0-0.05 Sulfur 4.5-5.0* 2.7* 1.6-1.8* 2.2-2.5* 1.6-1.8* 2.7* 4.5-5.0* 2.5 1.8-2.0 2.0-2.5 2.5

NR NR-BR Cushion Gum NR Steel Cord Conveyor (Skim) NR NR Thick cross section molded goods NR-SBR/BR Intricate shape moldings NR/SBR High hardness extrusions NR Note: * Insoluble Sulphur (100% active content basis)