Rubber

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

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