Rubber

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

MIKROFINE® ADC F1

Chemical blowing agent for natural and synthetic rubber. It has been specially developed to produce white foams in PVC plastisol applications. Recommended for floor & wall coverings, foot wear midsoles & insoles and thermo insulating materials. Suitable for insulating sealant, carpet backing and automotive components. It can be used in door sealing, strips, profiles and sheets. It is composed of azodicarbonamide. Benefits: Completely dispersible Narrow particle size distribution

CELITE® 209

Natural diatomaceous earth suitable for gaskets.Benefits:Possesses low crystalline silica content, below 1%Highly absorptive carrier Displays low compression set, tear resistance, and VOC reduction

CELITE® 499

Flux calcined diatomaceous earth suitable for gaskets.Benefits: Displays low compression set, tear resistance, and VOC reduction

ImerFlex® HAR® T20

Talc suitable for automotive hoses, tires, and gaskets & mattresses. It is also used in membranes, cable sheathing, FR cables, FR flooring, and hydraulic & industrial hoses. It is produced using a proprietary delaminating process. It is a low environmental impact, natural functional filler.Benefits:Enhances rubber compound barrier properties, restricting liquid and gas diffusionCombines rubber reinforcement with processabilityProvides lower compound viscosity for improved flow in extrusion and molding applicationsDisplays reduced smoke emission, gas & fluid barrier, fatigue & crack growth resistance

ImerFlex® T10C

Microcrystalline talc suitable for automotive car door seals, tires, hoses, and gaskets & mattresses. It is also used in membranes, FR flooring, and hydraulic & industrial hoses. It is a low environmental impact natural functional filler.Benefits:Combines rubber reinforcement with processabilityProvides lower compound viscosity for improved flow in extrusion and molding applicationsOffers reduction of electrical conductivity/corrosion, matt surface & weathering/UV resistanceDisplays good thermal aging resistance, hot tear resistance and barrier for gas & fluids

POLARITE™ 103A

Calcined kaolin suitable for gaskets, O-rings, cable sheathing, and FR cables. It is also used in hydraulic & industrial hoses. It is treated with a vinyl functional silane for use with peroxide and other free radical crosslinking systems. It is produced from highly refined kaolins by heating at temperatures above 1000°C. Benefits:Displays low compression set, high brightness, low moisture pick upOffers electrical insulation