Pilcure MOR: Product Specification & Information

ACCELERATOR
Chemical Name: 2-(4-Morpholinothio)benzothiazole (MBS)
N
Chemical Structure S N O
S
CAS Reg. No. 102-77-2
Molecular Weight 252
Product Specification
Parameter Limits Test Method
Product Form Pellets -
Color Off White to Light Buff -
Assay (Titration), % (min) 97.0 D 4936
Melting Point (Final), °C (min) 82-88 D 1519
Heat Loss, % (max) 0.3 D 4571
Methanol Insolubles, % (max) 0.3 D 4934
Free Amine, % ( max) 0.3 D 4936
Ash, % (max) 0.3 D 4574
Typical Data
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.360 D 1817
3
Bulk Density, kg/ m 540-580 Nocil G-44
Bulk Density (Compressed), kg/m3 550-590 Nocil G-44
Product Information
Classification Fast delayed Action Sulfenamide Accelerator
Discoloration & Staining Non-discoloring and Non-staining. (Slight discoloration at high dosages.)
Soluble in Acetone, Benzene, Chloroform. Partly soluble in Ethyl / Methyl
Solubility
Alcohol. Insoluble in Water.
Regulated for use in articles in contact with food under FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
FDA Approval Status*
& Bg VV XXI Chapter 4.
Practically Non-Harmful. Oral LD50 (Rat) over 7940 mg/kg. Slightly irritant to
Toxicity Data* eyes & skin. To minimize the formation of nitrosamine generation; Morpholine
based chemicals are generally avoided in rubber compounds
Ensure good ventilation and avoid creating dusty atmosphere. In case of eye
Handling & Personal Protection
or skin contacts; wash out with clean water for 5 to 10 minutes.
Always store in a cool (below 35°C), dry & well ventilated place. Avoid double
Storage 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 Dark Yellow Colored Strip
Note: * Please also refer to the latest published Toxicological Data, FDA Approval Status and MSDS.
Pilcure MOR: Compounding Information

Pilcure MOR 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 (Tyre Tread
Grade Carbon Blacks) which are prone to generate excessive heat during rubber mixing and processing operations.
Pilcure MOR pellets exhibit good storage stability and disperse easily in rubber compounds due to comparatively
lower melting point of Pilcure MOR.

Normal dosage of Zinc Oxide and Stearic Acid are necessary for cure activation of compounds based on Pilcure
MOR. The dosage of Pilcure MOR is 0.5-1.0 phr for ‘Conventional Cure Systems’, 1.1-2.0 phr for ‘Semi-EV Cure
Systems’ and 3.0-4.0 phr for ‘Low Sulfur EV Cure System’.

Pilcure MOR is very active above 140°C and offers Longer Scorch Delay particularly during high temperature rubber
processing operations such as calendaring & extrusion as compared to Pilcure CBS & Pilcure NS for Tyre Terads or
similar high performance compounds.

The Rubber Compounds based on Pilcure MOR exhibit excellent shelf life and retention of activity on prolonged
storage as compared to other sulfenamide accelerators. At curing temperatures; Pilcure MOR exhibits delayed on-set
of cure and faster cure rate along with very good plateau effect. The cross density obtained by using Pilcure MOR is
approximately 6-8% lower than Pilcure CBS and 12-15% lower than Pilcure NS when these three Sulfenamide
accelerators are compared at equal dosages. Progressive increase in the dosage of Pilcure MOR shows
improvements in scorch delay, cure rate and the state of cure. The vulcanizates based on Pilcure MOR exhibit higher
Modulus values, excellent Elastic Properties under Dynamic Conditions and Lower Heat Build-up under dynamic
stress. Semi-EV Cure Systems based on Pilcure MOR offer improved Heat and Aging Resistance.

Pilcure MOR is usually incorporated in the rubber compounds at the end of the mixing cycle. In case Pilcure MOR is
added at a later stage of mixing; it is sufficient to ensure that the rubber compound has been warmed to 80-85°C for
achieving excellent dispersion and distribution of Pilcure MOR.

Pilcure MOR is a Sulfenamide accelerator based on secondary amine (Morpholine) and hence is extremely sensitive
to secondary accelerators like DPG, TMTM, TMTD, ZDEC etc. as well as Pre Vulcanization Inhibitor Pilgard PVI
(CTP). Thus when secondary accelerators are required for further activation or Pilgard PVI is required for obtaining
further scorch delay; very small dosages can produce desired response. Pilcure MBT or Pilcure MBTS in small
dosages also act as secondary accelerators. However; TMTM, TMTD, ZDEC, ZDBC are preferred as secondary
accelerators for achieving desired vulcanizate properties.

Like other Sulfenamide accelerators; Pilcure MOR also decomposes rapidly in the presence of hot steam and can be
used for the manufacture of Open Steam Cured Products requiring faster on-set of cure for better shape retention.
However; this advantage is not offered for Hot Air Cured Products in the absence of strong secondary accelerators.
Pilcure MOR is an excellent accelerator for EPDM cure where long scorch delay and faster cure rate is desired. A
cure system like Pilcure MOR 3.5 phr + Sulfur 1.5 phr may be used for curing products like Dock Fenders.

Pilcure MOR is a most effective retarder for Thiuram based EV-Cure Systems. Incorporation of Pilcure MOR reduces
the Blooming Tendency of the Thiuram cured rubber vulcanizates and contributes to improvements in the state of
cure if Sulfur is incorporated at a small dosage.

Pilcure MOR based vulcanizates have a typical amine odor and bitter taste and hence is generally avoided in the
manufacture of rubber goods intended for contact with Food / Drugs.

APPLICATIONS

Pilcure MOR alone or in combination with small quantities of secondary accelerator is widely used in NR, SBR, NR-
BR, SBR-BR, NBR based rubber compounds for the manufacture of Auto Tyres, Tyre Retreading materials,
Conveyor Belts, Power Transmission Belts, Rubber Goods with Thick Cross Section, Intricately shaped rubber
goods, Rubber Footwear, Injection Molded Goods, Cables and other Molded & Extruded Rubber Products.
Typical Dosages of Pilcure MOR (MBS)
Accelerator / Sulfur phr
Product Rubber
MBS MBTS TMTD PVI (CTP) Sulfur
Truck & Bus Tyres -
Tread NR-BR 1.1-1.2 - - 0.1-0.2 1.5-1.6*
Sidewall NR-BR 0.9-1.0 - - 0.1-0.2 1.8-2.0*
Casing NR-SBR 0.9-1.0 - - 0.2 2.2-2.4*
Passenger Car Tyres -
Tread SBR-BR/NR 1.0-1.1 - TMTM 0.15 0.0-0.1 1.8*
Casing NR-SBR 1.0-1.1 - TMTM 0.15 0.1-0.2 2.2-2.4*
Motorcycle Tyres -
Tread SBR-BR/NR 1.0-1.1 - TMTM 0.15 0.1-0.2 2.0*
Casing NR-SBR 1.0-1.1 - TMTM 0.15 0.1-0.2 2.2-2.4*
Retreading Materials
Hot Cure NR 0.5 - - 0.1-0.15 2.4*
NR-BR 0.8 - - 0.1-0.15 2.0*
Pre Cured NR-BR 1.0 0.2 - 0.1-0.15 1.8
Conveyor Belt Cover -
General Purpose NR 0.6-0.8 0.1-0.3 0.15 2.3-2.5
Heat Resistant NR-SBR 1.5 - 0.5 0.1 0.5-0.7
V-Belts
Base NR 0.5 0.2 - 0.1-0.15 3.0
Cushion NR 0.5 0.2 - 0.1-0.15 2.4
Friction NR 0.6 0.2 - 0.1-0.15 2.75
Footwear
DV Soles NR-SBR 0.8 0.4 0.1 0.1 2.0
Molded Soles & Heels NR-SBR 0.8 0.2 0.2 0.1 2.2
Injection Moldings NR 0.7 - - 0.25 2.4
Molded & Extruded Goods -
Conventional Cure NR 0.7-0.8 0.1 0.1 0.15 2.4
SBR 1.0-1.2 0.2 0.1 0.10 2.2
NBR 1.0-1.2 0.2 0.1 0.10 1.5
Semi-EV Cure NR 1.5 - .0.3-0.5 0.2 1.0
SBR 1.5-2.0 - 0.5-0.7 - 1.0
NBR 1.5-2.0 - 0.7-1.0 - 0.75-1.0
EV-Cure NR 2.5 - 2.5-3.0 - 0.5
SBR 1.5 - 2.5-3.5 - 0.5
NBR 1.5 - 3.0-3.5 - 0.3
Note: * Insoluble Sulphur (100% active content basis)