Synthetic Rubber

Chemcentral Corporation an extremely versatile synthetic rubber with nearly 70 years of proven performance in a broad industry spectrum. It was originally developed as an oil resistant substitute for natural rubber.

It is noted for a unique combination of properties which has led to its use in thousands of applications throughout industry.

A Balanced Combination of Properties

• Resists Degradation From Sun, Ozone, and Weather
• Performs Well in Contact with Oils and Many Chemicals
• Remains Useful Over a Wide Temperature Range
• Displays Outstanding Physical Toughness
• Resists Burning Inherently Better Than Exclusively Hydrocarbon Rubbers
• Outstanding resistance to damage caused by flexing and twisting

The basic chemical composition of Neoprene synthetic rubber is polychloroprene. The polymer structure can be modified by copolymerizing chloroprene with sulfur and/or 2,3 dichloro 1,3-butadiene to yield a family of materials with a broad range of chemical and physical properties. By proper selection and formulation of these polymers, the compounder can achieve optimum performance for a given end-use.

Uses:

• Wire and cable jacketing
• Hose, tubes and covers (Auto and Industrial)
• Automotive gaskets, seals, CVJ boots and air springs
• Power transmission belts (Auto and Industrial)
• Molded and extruded goods
• Cellular products
• Adhesives and sealants, both solvent- and water-based (see AquaStik )
• Foamed wet suits
• Latex dipped goods (gloves, balloons)
• Paper, and industrial binders (shoe board)
• Construction applications (bridge pads/seals, soil pipe gaskets, waterproof membranes, asphalt modification)

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