# 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid1020807
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Catalyst, Chemical reaction regulator, Dispersing agent, Processing aids not otherwise specified
Identifier: DTXSID1020807

> 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is used as catalyst / chemical reaction regulator. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 61 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Vehicle, Furniture and furnishings. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 61 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Vehicle, Furniture and furnishings.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 61 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Vehicle, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Processing aids not otherwise specified, Catalyst, Chemical reaction regulator.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._