| abstract |
This invention relates to the use of certain N-alkyl, N-benzyl, N-dibenzyl or N-cycloalkyl substituted bis(2-benzothiazolesulfen)amides as a curing accelerator for rubbery thermosettable polymers in a process of manufacturing rubber articles without generation of N-nitrosamine compounds in the manufacturing environment or article. The articles include tires, belts, hose and other rubber articles. |