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Vulcanization is the name originally given to the process Charles Goodyear discovered by mixing sulfur with natural rubber and subjecting it to heat to transform a plastic substance into an elastic substance. Years later it was learned that the sulfur actually crosslinks the chains of the rubber molecules. Eventually chemicals other than sulfur were used to crosslink elastomers, resulting in the term crosslinking to become synonymous with vulcanization. Vulcanization is normally achieved with time and temperature activation of specific chemicals which react with polymeric materials, producing a crosslinked network of molecular chains with visco-elastic properties. Sulfur-bearing accelerators make the sulfur-vulcanization process safer and more efficient. Crosslinking is also achieved by organic peroxides, which may be made more efficient thru the use of coagents.
VANAX® TMTM
Accelerator
For NR, SR, especially type W Neoprene. Slightly less active than METHYL TUADS® Accelerator at processing and curing temperatures.
ETHYL TUADS® TETD Powder
Accelerator
Accelerator and vulcanizing agent for NR and synthetic rubbers.
METHYL TUADS® TMTD
Accelerator
Primary or secondary (ultra) accelerator and vulcanizing agent (sulfur donor) for Natural and Synthetic rubbers (especially IIR, CR).
ISOBUTYL TUADS® TiBTD Granules
Accelerator
Low-nitrosamine accelerator and vulcanizing agent for natural and synthetic rubber in granular form.
BUTYL TUADS® Solid
Accelerator
Sulfur donor accelerator for soluble cure systems in natural and polyisoprene rubbers.
BUTYL TUADS®
Accelerator
Sulfur donor accelerator for soluble cure systems in natural and polyisoprene rubbers.
SULFADS® POWDER
Accelerator
SULFADS POWDER is a sulfur bearing ultra-accelerator and sulfur donor for NR and synthetic polymers.