Why is zinc oxide important for rubber products?

Zinc oxide is an important activator for rubber, which affects the physical properties of rubber products. Pan-Continental provides environmentally friendly zinc oxide in the industry, which can balance physical properties and significantly reduce heavy metal content.

Why is zinc oxide used in rubber tyres?

As zinc oxide has high brightness, high refractive index and proper particle size, so, when this pigment is mixed with rubber products, then the products will become more whitish. This pigment is specially used in rubber made medical surgery equipments, rubber sheeting and side walls of the tyre.

What is zinc oxide used for in rubber products?

Zinc oxide is an essential ingredient in most rubber products as it acts as an important accelerator in the vulcanization process. Its effects also contribute to the physical properties of the finished rubber product. The main grades used in this application are EPM, Red Seal, Green Seal, and White Seal.

What is EverZinc's White Seal zinc oxide?

EverZinc's White Seal zinc oxide is a very pure product obtained by the oxidation of very pure zinc vapour through the French (Indirect process). It can be post-treated to obtain soft granules that help ensure a good dispersion in the rubber.

What are the different grades of zinc oxide?

The main grades of zinc oxide used in this application are EPM, Red Seal, Green Seal, and White Seal. Zinc oxide EPM is a high-quality zinc oxide produced through a reduction-oxidation process, resulting in low and controlled lead, cadmium, copper, or manganese content and no metallic parts.