Rubber

RICON® 100

Butadiene-styrene random copolymer developed for polyurethanes, hydrophobic sealants and coatings, thermoplastic and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) modification.

RICON® 130

Non-extractable plasticizer and processing aid designed for rubber, electronics and encapsulants. It contains 111 ppm of 3,6 di-tertiary-butyl-4-methylphenol as an antioxidant.Benefits:Offers excellent hydrophobicityLow viscosity liquid polymerExhibits low Tg

RICON® 130 CF MA8

Polybutadiene adducted with maleic anhydride  for use in rubber compounds, elastomers, electronics, encapsulants, sealants and compatibilizers.Benefits:Promotes adhesion in rubbersOffers moisture resistanceShows compatibility with polar and non-polar materials 

RICON® 131 MA5

Polybutadiene adducted with maleic anhydride  for use in rubber compounds, elastomers, electronics, encapsulants, sealants and compatibilizers.Benefits:Promotes adhesion in rubbersOffers moisture resistanceShows compatibility with polar and non-polar materials 

RICON® 138

Non-extractable process aid developed for electronics, encapsulants, tire and tread rubbers. It is a low molecular weight liquid polybutadiene, with moderate vinyl functionality for peroxide reactivity.Benefits:Offers excellent dielectric properties and hydrophobicityProvides good hardness, compression set and scorch protectionLow temperature flexibility

RICON® 150

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

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