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RICON® 153

Processing aid, non-extractable plasticizer and type II coagent suitable for use in peroxide- and sulfur-cured elastomers. It is a low molecular weight, high vinyl homopolymer of butadiene.Benefits:Gives excellent compatibility in saturated and unsaturated elastomers, especially olefinic-based elastomers and thermoplastic resinsPossesses high vinyl functionality for high reactivity, exceptional hydrophobicity and excellent processing characteristicsOffers good compression set, excellent dielectric properties, good hardness, scorch protection, and low temperature flexibilityAbrasion resistance and high tear strength

RICON® 153 DA

Non-extractable plasticizer, type II coagent and processing aid suitable for use in peroxide- and sulfur-cured elastomers. It is a low molecular weight, polybutadiene resin, dispersed on a calcium silicate carrier.Benefits:Possesses high vinyl functionality for high reactivity, exceptional hydrophobicity and excellent processing characteristicsGives excellent compatibility in saturated and unsaturated elastomers, especially olefinic-based elastomers and thermoplastic resinsOffers excellent dielectric properties, low temperature flexibility, good hardness, scorch protection and good compression setDisplays abrasion resistance and high tear strength

RICON® 154

Polymeric type II coagent and non-extractable plasticizer designed for wire, cables, coatings, electronics and rubber applications. It is suitable for electrical insulator, encapsulants, sealants and thermoplastic modification. This low molecular weight, high vinyl homopolymer of butadiene resin is used in peroxide, sulfur-cured elastomers and thermoplastic resins. It is a processing aid and used in olefinic-based elastomers, saturated and unsaturated elastomers for curing.Benefits:Offers high reactivity, excellent hydrophobicity and dielectric propertiesExhibits low temperature flexibility, abrasion resistance, reduces blooming effectsDelivers good hardness, scorch protection, good compression setProvides excellent crosslink densities, high tear strength

RICON® 154 DA

Polymeric type II coagent and non-extractable plasticizer designed for wire, cables, sealants, thermoplastic modification and rubber applications. This low molecular weight, high vinyl polybutadiene resin is used in peroxide, sulfur-cured elastomers, thermoplastic resins and electrical insulator. It is especially applicable in olefinic-based elastomers. This processing aid is used in saturated and unsaturated elastomers for curing.Benefits:Offers high reactivity, excellent hydrophobicity and dielectric propertiesExhibits low temperature flexibility, abrasion resistanceDelivers good hardness, scorch protection, good compression setProvides excellent crosslink densities, high tear strength

RICON® 300

Non-extractable plasticizer and processing aid designed for coatings, electronics and rubber applications. It is applicable in encapsulants, tire tread, electrical insulator, flexographic printing plates and thermoplastic modification. This low vinyl homopolymer of butadiene is suitable for peroxide and sulfur-cured elastomers. It is especially used in olefinic-based elastomers and thermoplastic resins as well as other saturated and unsaturated elastomers.Benefits:Offers excellent hydrophobicity and dielectric propertiesDelivers good hardness, scorch protection, good compression setImproves winter traction of tires, abrasion resistanceProvides low temperature flexibility, high tear strength

RICON® CVE 50290

Co-agent, processing aid and non-extractible plasticizer designed for polymer modification, rubber and plastics applications. This high vinyl polybutadiene is suitable for peroxide curing, extrusions and moldings. Benefits:Offers excellent hydrophobicity, good crosslink densities, scorch protectionShows good compatibility with saturated and unsaturated polymer

RICON® 156

RICON® 156 is a polymeric type II coagent and non-extractable plasticizer suitable for rubber applications. This low molecular weight, high vinyl homopolymer of butadiene resin is used in peroxide, sulfur-cured elastomers and thermoplastic resins. It is a processing aid and used in olefinic-based elastomers, saturated and unsaturated elastomers for curing.Benefits:Offers high reactivity, excellent hydrophobicity and dielectric propertiesExhibits low temperature flexibility, abrasion resistance, reduces blooming effectsDelivers good hardness, scorch protection, good compression setProvides excellent crosslink densities, high tear strengthIt also provides low viscosity, good reactivity and excellent processing characteristicsTypical Applications:Designrd for wire, cables, electronics and rubber applications. It is suitable for electrical insulator, encapsulants, sealants and thermoplastic modification.