Background
Cyclohexyl thiophthalimide is the primary retarder used to prevent premature vulcanization of rubber compounds during mixing, calandering, and other processing steps. It works best with sulfenamide type accelerators.
SynonymsSantogard PVI
Cyclohexyl Thiophthalimide
N-Cyclohexylthiophthalimide
UsesRubber
Cross-ReactionsUnusual ReactionsAirborne contact dermatitis
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Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.