Synthetic rubber refers to a broad category of polymers that are manufactured to replicate the properties of natural rubber (NR) but are produced through chemical synthesis rather than being extracted from natural sources like rubber trees. These synthetic rubbers offer a wide range of properties and can be tailored for specific applications.
Synthetic rubbers are manufactured through various polymerization processes, including emulsion polymerization, solution polymerization, and bulk polymerization. These processes allow for the precise control of molecular structure and properties, enabling the production of synthetic rubbers with tailored characteristics to meet specific performance requirements in various industries.
SBR is one of the most widely used synthetic rubbers, known for its abrasion resistance, good aging characteristics, and versatility. It is commonly used in tire manufacturing, automotive parts, conveyor belts and footwear.
Butyl rubber exhibits exceptional impermeability to gases and liquids, as well as good weather resistance and aging properties. It is commonly used in applications such as tire inner tubes, pharmaceutical stoppers, and seals for automotive and construction purposes.
Polybutadiene rubber offers excellent resilience, low temperature flexibility, and high resistance to abrasion, making it suitable for tire treads, conveyor belts, and industrial applications requiring high elasticity.
Nitrile rubber offers excellent resistance to oil, fuel, and chemicals, along with good mechanical properties and flexibility. It is widely used in the automotive industry for seals, gaskets, hoses, and O-rings, as well as in industrial applications requiring oil and chemical resistance.
EPDM rubber is known for its excellent weather resistance, ozone resistance, and electrical insulation properties. It is commonly used in automotive seals, roofing membranes, weather-stripping, and electrical insulation.
Isoprene rubber also known as polyisoprene rubber, which closely resembles natural rubber (cis-1,4-polyisoprene) in its molecular structure and properties.
SSBR stands for Solution Styrene-Butadiene Rubber. It is a type of synthetic rubber that is produced through solution polymerization. SSBR is a copolymer of styrene and butadiene, with the butadiene typically present in higher proportions than in other types of SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber).
Chlorobutyl Rubbers are products of butyl rubber chlorination with unsaturation of atleast 1.8% mol.
Bromobutyl Rubbers are products of butyl rubber bromination with unsaturation of atleast 1.8% mol.
Reclaimed rubber is a sustainable alternative to virgin rubber produced from natural or synthetic sources. It's made by recycling end-of-life rubber products such as tires, conveyor belts, or shoe soles.