ISSN:
0306-042X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Five benzothiazole derivatives leached into injections by the rubber plunger-seals of disposable syringes were identified by electron impact (EI) and chemical ionization (CI) mass spectrometry. These are 2-hydroxybenzothiazole, 2-mercaptobenzothiazole, 2-(methylmercaptopto)benzothiazole, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzothiazole and 2-(2-hydroxyethylmercapto)benzothiazole. 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is used as a vulcanization accelerator. The other four compounds are formed from the zinc derivative of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole during sterilization with ethylene oxide. Toxicological, technological and legal consequences of the leaching are discussed briefly.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bms.1200110903
