Alternative Rubber & Plastics, Inc.

NITRIFLEX SBR RUBBER is a copolymer of styrene and butadiene which can be polymerized hot or cold. This material is used in adhesives (General purpose, PSA, laminating), sealants, caulks, and shoe soles. It is available in bale and granule. (1006, 1009 Grades) Performance The SB copolymers can be used in compounds that require a great deal of hardness and resistance to abrasion, tearing and bending. They are also ideal for use in contact adhesives, solvent based adhesives and PSA adhesives. Applications FootwearTiresProfilesHosesMicroporous soles

Although reclaim rubber does not have the same properties as virgin rubber, it does have tremendous opportunities in tire and non-tire applications. This price stable alternative hydrocarbon offers many advantages which include being used as a process aid, ensuring shorter mixing times, and enabling higher productivity. Performance Faster Mixing Cycle (i.e. less masticating with easy incorporation of fillers)Improved extrusion rate (up to 5- 10%)Improved extrusion quality with better dimensional controlReduction in power consumption due to less nerve of the compound with faster mixing and extrusionMinimum increase on air permeability as compared to other grades of reclaim rubberVirtually no reduction in hot air aging propertiesFast and uniform calendaring & extrusionAdditional absorption of filling materials and softenersImproves tackiness and holds it over a broader range of temperaturesLow swelling and shrinkage on extrusion and calendaringMinimizes blistering in the molding processLow volume cost