Rubber Accelerators

ZDBC, or zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate, is a chemical compound widely used as a vulcanization accelerator in the rubber industry. It belongs to the class of dithiocarbamate compounds and is typically presented as a white to off-white powder. ZDBC’s primary function is to speed up the vulcanization process, which is the chemical cross-linking of rubber molecules, improving the rubber’s physical properties like strength, elasticity, and durability. It is a fast-acting primary accelerator that can be used alone or in combination with other accelerators to achieve specific processing times and product characteristics. Additionally, ZDBC is valued for its non-staining and non-discoloring properties, making it suitable for producing light-colored or translucent rubber products.