Which rubber accelerators are suitable for vulcanization?

Western Reserve Chemical offers a full range of rubber accelerators to increase the speed of the vulcanization of rubber. We supply both primary and secondary accelerators that are suitable for both for natural rubber and synthetic rubber compounds including NR, CR, SBR, NBR, BR, EPDM and chlorobutyl rubber.

What types of rubber accelerators do you offer?

We supply both primary and secondary accelerators that are suitable for both for natural rubber and synthetic rubber compounds including NR, CR, SBR, NBR, BR, EPDM and chlorobutyl rubber. We offer a wide range of cure speeds from delayed action to ultra-accelerators. Below is a rubber accelerators list of products that we offer.

What is the chemistry of rubber cure or rubber vulcanization?

The chemistry of rubber cure or rubber vulcanization is complex. There are several rubber vulcanization systems possible based on reactions with different chemicals. The selection of an accelerator will depend on the specific vulcanizing system.

Why are accelerators used in vulcanizing elastomers?

Accelerators are added in small amounts to speed up the curing of adhesives by reducing the cure time and temperature of elastomers, particularly latex systems. The selection of an accelerator will depend on the specific vulcanizing system and curing properties.

What is a catalyst accelerator?

An accelerator is a material that, when mixed with a catalyst and resin, speeds up the chemical reaction between the catalyst and the resin (usually in the polymerizing of resin or vulcanization of rubbers). Accelerators are also known as promoters when used with polyester resins and vulcanizing agents when used with rubbers.

What are accelerators used for?

Accelerators are materials that are added in small amounts to speed up the curing of adhesives. The first accelerators were used in the 19th century. In that period, mostly oxides and hydroxides of inorganic compounds like lead, zinc, magnesium and calcium were brought to use. These days organic compounds are majorly used as accelerators.