What is the main raw material for rubber?

The main raw material for rubber is natural rubber, which is structurally a cis-1,4 polyisoprene. It is found in many plants in the form of latex, a colloidal system in which the dispersed phase is mainly natural rubber and the dispersion medium is water.

What makes rubber a good material?

Rubber as a material is characterised by its high elasticity, as well as its considerable resistance to the harmful effects of chemical agents. The main raw material for rubber is natural rubber, which is structurally a cis-1,4 polyisoprene.

Why is the rubber industry important?

The rubber industry represents an important role in the global industry. The production and processing of rubber in its various forms is used in many areas, including the manufacture of tyres, automotive parts, industrial goods, technical articles and consumer products.

What are the properties of rubber?

The properties of the rubber depend on the type and amount of components used in the rubber compound. By appropriately selecting the components of the rubber compound, rubber with different physical and chemical properties can be obtained.

How much sulphur is in rubber?

The formulation generally consists of approximately 3% sulphur incorporated together with various process additives. Rubber as a material is characterised by its high elasticity, as well as its considerable resistance to the harmful effects of chemical agents.

Which polyoxyethylene glycols are used in the rubber industry?

The PCC Group has a range of polyoxyethylene glycols (PEGs) dedicated to the rubber industry under the trade name Polikol. Dedicated products include Polikol 1500 Flakes, Polikol 4500 Flakes, Polikol 6000 Flakes and Polikol 8000 Flakes. Products can come in flake form, but also in powder or pastille form.