COLOGNE, Germany—Lanxess A.G. has developed a vulcanization accelerator for tires and technical rubber goods. Vulkacit TZ, a trial product, is sulfenamide based on aromatic amines and suitable for all ...

The vulcanization process is a cornerstone of rubber engineering, involving the cross-linking of polymer chains to enhance elasticity, durability and resistance to chemical degradation. Recent ...

Rubber is a natural substance deriving from trees, but to get it into its useful form, treatment in the form of a process called vulcanization must occur. Vulcanization cures rubber via the method of ...

Silicone rubber comes in solid and liquid types. Both have a similar basic structure, but need different cure and processing methods. Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is a two-component system containing ...

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber has been granted a patent for a low-cost vulcanization accelerator that improves cure rates and reduces scorch in rubber compositions. The accelerator, a monofunctional thiuram ...