Dibutyl Thiourea
What is it?
Dibutyl thiourea is primarily a rubber processing accelerator, natural rubber activator, and antidegradant latex rubber.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Diver’s foot gear and wet suit
- Explosives
- Fertilizer additive
- Light sensitive photocopy paper
- Neoprene rubber
- Paint and glue removers
- Rubber manufacturing
- Swimming goggles
- Metal refining
- Insecticide
- Textile-treating agent
Other names for Dibutyl Thiourea :
- Dibutylthiourea
- DBTU
- N,N-dibutythiourea
- 1,3-Di-N-butyl-2-thiourea
- 1.3-Diphenyl-2-thiourea
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- Carbanates
- Thiuram
