New Easy Processing HNBR

Zetpol

EP
Zetpol

EP
New range of easy processing, Zetpol

polymers Based on
standard Zetpol

grades
Modified molecular weight distribution, provides lower viscosity
Benefits
Improvements in Mixing
Improvements in Injection & Compression Molding
Improvements in Extrusion
Comparable physical properties, temperature & fluid
resistance versus standard Zetpol

New Zetpol

EP grades
Zetpol

1010EP
Zetpol

1020EP
Zetpol

2000EP
Zetpol

2010EP
Zetpol

2020EP
Zetpol

2030EP
Zetpol

3310EP
Zetpol

4300EP
Zetpol

4310EP
Other grades can be added to meet market demands
Nominal Mooney = 30 +/- 7 (ML1+4@100
o
C)
Polymer Characterization
For the purpose of demonstration Zetpol

2010EP is presented
in this technical document
30 11 36% Zetpol

2010EP
55 11 36% Zetpol

2010L
85 11 36% Zetpol

2010
Mooney Viscosity
(ML 1+4 @ 100C)
Iodine Value ACN Content Polymer
PROCESSING
Zetpol

EP
Injection Moulding Trial
Zetpol

2010EP compound compared with Zetpol

2000LL compound
- Historically the best processing Zetpol

- 45 Mooney
At 180
O
C mould temperature the Zetpol

2010EP
demonstrated superior moulding properties in a
Spider Mould
All injection moulding parameters remain constant
e.g. Injection speeds / pressures
Zetpol

2000LL Moulded @ 180C

Short fill
Not all corners and spider legs have been made
Zetpol

2010EP Moulded @ 180C

Superior moulding properties
Fully made
Easy Processing Zetpol Fills the Spider Mould
COMPLETELY
Spiral Mould Trial
All compounds used the same formulation and then evaluated
in a spiral mould (Injection Moulding)
Allowed for the evaluation of :
Stall position test (From Rest) i.e. point where the ram stops
when injecting material for 30 seconds at a predetermined
injection pressure, the amount of injected material is then
measured
Injection rate test - Speed of injection (cc/sec) - based on
injection volumes of 35 cc shot
Both were evaluated at various pressures (psi)
Spiral Mould
Stall Position Evaluation
Injection Molding Overlay
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000
Injection Pressure (psi)
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Zetpol 2010EP Zetpol 2010L HNBR AT 3443
Injection Rates Evaluation
Injection Molding Overlay
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000
Injection Pressure (psi)
R
a
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(
c
c
/
s
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c
)
Zetpol 2010EP Zetpol 2010L HNBR AT 3443
Injection Rates Evaluation
Injection Moulding - 35cc Shot Weight
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000
Injection Pressure (psi)
T
i
m
e

(
s
e
c
)
Zetpol 2010EP Zetpol 2010L HNBR AT 3443
The spiral mould trial demonstrates the superior flow properties of Zetpol

2010EP
Zetpol

EP compounds inject a larger volume of material within a shorter injection time

Zetpol

2010EP flows twice as far in the stall position test as the competitive HNBR
Ease of flow will reduce the possibility of short fills and therefore reduce scrap
Zetpol

EP Injection rates were approximately twice that of competitive HNBR

Reduction in injection times / cycle times are possible
Lower injection pressures can be used to fill mould cavities, reducing energy
consumption
Compared to HNBR AT, Zetpol

2010EP did not show signs of scorch during these

evaluations
In some evaluations lower mould fouling has been observed
Processing Benefits
PROPERTIES
Zetpol EP
Formulations
169.5 169.0 168.5 168.5 168.5 168.50 TOTAL
9 8.5 8 8 8 8 Luperox F40
5 5 5 5 5 5 Saret SR517
1 1 1 1 1 1 Ultralube IMX
3 3 3 3 3 3 Rhenogran ZMMBI-50
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 Naugard 445
5 5 5 5 5 5 Bisoflex T810T
40 40 40 40 40 40 N550 Carbon Black
5 5 5 5 5 5 Zinc Oxide
100 100 100 50 Zetpol

2010EP
50 100 Zetpol

2010L
100 Zetpol

2010
INGREDIENTS
Ref: JN2660Z
Rheology
25 26 26 32 39 53 ML1+4 @ 120
0
C
40 42 42 49 60 84 ML1+4 @ 100
0
C
Mooney Viscosity
MV2000 Properties
12.1 12.1 12.3 12.7 12.1 11.2 Tc90 minutes
4.2 4.2 4.3 4.5 4.4 3.7 Tc50 minutes
1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.1 Ts 02 minutes
25.0 25.5 23.7 21.5 21.8 24.2 MH - ML dN.m
25.4 25.9 24.1 22.1 22.6 25.6 Max Torque MH dN.m
0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.4 Min Torque ML dN.m
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 8.5 PHR 9 PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpo

2010EP
ZETPOL

2010L
ZETPOL

2010
MDR Properties (30 MINS @ 170
0
C)
Mooney Scorch @ 120C (Mins) +30 +30 +30 +30 +30 +30
Reduction of Mooney Viscosity
Comparison of Mooney Viscosity
0
20
40
60
80
ML1+4 @ 100C ML1+4 @ 120C
Test Temperature
M
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Zetpol 2010L Zetpol 2010L/ Zetpol EP Zetpol 2010 EP
Rheology @ 170C
Mooney Scorch @ 120C (Mins)
Zetpol 2010L Zetpol 2010L / Zetpol 2010 EP Zetpol 201EP
+30 Minutes +30 Minutes +30 Minutes
No negative impact on Scorch Safety
Effect on MH (MDR 30 Mins @ 170C)
22.6
22.1
24.1
21
21.5
22
22.5
23
23.5
24
24.5
Zetpol 2010L Zetpol 2010L/ Zetpol EP Zetpol 2010 EP
M
H

(
d
N

M
)
Effect on ML (MDR 30 Mins @ 170C)
0.8
0.6
0.4
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
Zetpol 2010L Zetpol 2010L/ Zetpol EP Zetpol 2010 EP
M
L

(
d
N

M
)
Physical Properties
Physical Property Comparison @ 23C
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Hardness
(Sh A)
Tensile
Strength
(Mpa)
Elongation
(%)
90 Angle
Tear (N/mm)
Nicked
Crescent
Tear (N/mm)
Trouser Tear
(N/mm)
Din
Abrasion
Loss (mm3)
V
a
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Zetpol 2010L ZP 2010L/EP Zetpol 2010EP
Physical Properties
91 92 91 88 85 77 Din Abrasion Loss (mm
3
)
39 39 39 41 40 41 Rebound Resilience (%)
4 4 4 6 5 5 Trouser Tear Strength (N/mm)
29 29 33 33 34 33 Nicked Crescent Tear Strength (N/mm)
32 31 33 39 33 36 90
0
Angle Tear Strength (N/mm)
22.4 22.0 20.4 18.2 18.7 19.5 Modulus @ 300% ext. MPa
15.4 15.4 13.8 11.5 12.3 12.6 Modulus @ 200% ext. MPa
6.4 6.3 5.6 4.4 4.9 4.6 Modulus @ 100% ext. MPa
2.7 2.8 2.5 2.1 2.3 2.1 Modulus @ 50% ext. MPa
307 300 345 410 375 380 Elongation @ Break %
23.6 22.7 23.3 23.4 22.8 24.4 Tensile Strength MPa
71 72 72 70 70 69 Shore A 3 Second Hardness (Plied Sheet)
73 73 74 72 72 72 Shore A Instant Hardness (Plied Sheet)
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 8.5 PHR 9 PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/ 2010EP
ZETPOL

2010L
ZETPOL

2010
Physical Properties @23
0
C
Compression Set @ 150C
Compression Set comparison of Zetpol Vs Zetpol EP
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70hrs @ 150C 168hrs @ 150C 504hrs @ 150C
Test Conditions
%

C
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S
e
t
Zetpol 2010L Zetpol 2010L / Zetpol EP Zetpol EP
Properties at Elevated Temperatures (150C)
51.4 50.0 53.5 55.6 55.3 53.9 504hrs @ 150
0
C
36.5 38.1 36.2 37.8 39.7 39.5 168hrs @ 150
0
C
25.5 26.3 27.8 28.1 30.1 26.9 70hrs @ 150
0
C
Standard Compression Set (%)
-88 -85 -86 -92 -91 -90 Loss Of Trouser Tear Strength (%)
0.5 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 Trouser Tear Strength (N/mm)
-76 -76 -76 -79 -79 -79 Loss Of Crescent Tear Strength (%)
7 7 8 7 7 7 Nicked Crescent Tear Strength (N/mm)
-75 -77 -79 -77 -79 -78 Loss Of Angle Tear Strength (%)
8 7 7 9 7 8 90
0
Angle Tear Strength (N/mm)
Tear Strength @ 150
0
C (N/mm)
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 8.5 PHR 9 PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpol20
10EP
ZETPOL

2010L
ZETPOL

2010
Change in properties - Air Aging (504 Hrs @ 150C)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
% Change in Elongation Change in Hardness (Sh A)
C
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Zetpol 2010L Zetpol 2010L/ Zetpol EP Zetpol 2010 EP
Air Aging 504Hrs @ 150C
Air Aging
Air Aged 504 hours @ 150C
Tensile Strength MPa 22.8 23.0 21.9 22.8 23.3 22.7
Change in Tensile Strength % -7 1 -6 -2 3 -4
Elongation @ Break % 240 245 230 210 195 190
Change in Elongation @ Break % -37 -35 -44 -39 -35 -38
Modulus @ 100% ext. MPa 11.2 11.2 11.1 12.6 13.3 12.9
Change in Modulus % 144 128 155 123 110 103
Hardness [Plied sheet] 3 SECS 79 80 79 82 82 82
Change in Hardness 3 SECS 10 10 9 10 10 11
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 8.5 PHR 9 PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpo

2010EP
ZETPOL

2010L
ZETPOL

2010
Oil Aging 168Hrs @ 150C
% Volume Swell in Various Oils
-5
0
5
10
15
ASTM 1 IRM 903 Castrol Edge Lubrizol Dexron III
Fluid Type
%

V
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S
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Zetpol 2010L Zetpol 2010L/ Zetpol EP Zetpol 2010 EP
Oil Aging - ASTM 1
-2.8 -2.7 -2.8 -2.8 -2.2 -2.3 Volume change %
-2.7 -2.6 -2.7 -2.7 -2.2 -2.3 Weight change %
4 3 2 2 1 3 Change in Hardness 3 SECS
75 75 74 72 71 72 Hardness [Plied sheet] 3 SECS
11 15 26 16 18 32 Change in Modulus %
7.1 7.3 7.1 5.1 5.8 6.1 Modulus @ 100% ext. MPa
4 0 -6 -13 -17 -17 Change in Elongation @ Break %
320 300 325 355 310 315 Elongation @ Break %
5 7 3 -2 -2 2 Change in Tensile Strength %
24.7 24.3 24.0 23.0 22.3 25.0 Tensile Strength MPa
ASTM1 168 hours @ 150C
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 8.5 PHR 9 PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpol

2010EP
ZETPOL

2010L
ZETPOL

2010
Oil Aging - IRM 903
12.5 12.9 12.7 13.1 14.1 14.2 Volume change %
10.2 10.5 10.3 10.7 11.4 11.7 Weight change %
-6 -6 -7 -8 -7 -5 Change in Hardness 3 SECS
65 66 65 62 63 64 Hardness [Plied sheet] 3 SECS
10 2 4 7 2 11 Change in Modulus %
7.0 6.4 5.9 4.7 5.0 5.1 Modulus @ 100% ext. MPa
-17 -15 -17 -16 -20 -16 Change in Elongation @ Break %
255 255 285 345 300 320 Elongation @ Break %
-11 -11 -14 -11 -11 -6 Change in Tensile Strength %
21.1 20.3 20.0 20.8 20.3 23.0 Tensile Strength MPa
IRM903 168 hours @ 150C
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 8.5 PHR 9 PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpol
2010EP
ZETPOL

2010L
ZETPOL

2010
Oil Aging - Castrol Edge
Castrol Edge 168 hours @ 150C
Tensile Strength MPa 22.4 19.2 19.6 20.1
Change in Tensile Strength % -2 -18 -16 -15
Elongation @ Break % 270 210 205 180
Change in Elongation @ Break % -28 -49 -41 -41
Modulus @ 100% ext. MPa 6.6 7.5 8.1 9.9
Change in Modulus % 34 72 44 55
Hardness [Plied sheet] 3 SECS 72 75 75 75
Change in Hardness 3 SECS 2 5 3 4
Weight change % -2.0 -2.3 -2.1 -2.2
Volume change % -1.7 -2.6 -2.0 -2.4
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 9PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpol

2010EP
ZETPO

2010L
Oil Aging - Lubrizol
Lubrizol 168 hours @ 150C
Tensile Strength MPa 23.8 21.5 20.2 20.3
Change in Tensile Strength % 4 -8 -13 -14
Elongation @ Break % 295 270 235 215
Change in Elongation @ Break % -21 -34 -32 -30
Modulus @ 100% ext. MPa 6.4 6.3 7.0 7.7
Change in Modulus % 30 44 25 22
Hardness [Plied sheet] 3 SECS 70 70 71 71
Change in Hardness 3 SECS 0 0 -1 0
Weight change % 0.5 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1
Volume change % 1.2 0.5 0.4 0.7
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 9PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpol

2010EP
ZETPO

2010L
Dexron III
Dexron III 168 hours @ 150C
Tensile Strength MPa 24.6 23.6 22.5 22.1 22.2 22.3
Change in Tensile Strength % 1 4 -4 -5 -2 -6
Elongation @ Break % 360 375 335 315 285 280
Change in Elongation @ Break % -5 0 -18 -9 -5 -9
Modulus @ 100% ext. Mpa 5.1 4.4 4.9 6.2 6.7 6.2
Change in Modulus % 11 -11 13 10 6 -2
Hardness [Plied sheet] 3 SECS 68 66 67 69 69 70
Change in Hardness 3 SECS -1 -4 -3 -3 -3 -1
Weight change % 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4
Volume change % 4.0 4.0 3.3 3.3 3.4 3.3
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 8.5 PHR 9 PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpo

2010EP
ZETPOL

2010L
ZETPOL

2010
Fuel Aging @ 40C
Zetpol Vs Zetpol EP Comparison in Fuels
-6.00
-5.00
-4.00
-3.00
-2.00
-1.00
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
FAM B 168 Hrs @ 40C +
Dryout
Diesel 168 Hrs @ 40C +
Dryout
Fuel C 168 Hrs @ 40C +
Dryout
Fuel C + 15% MeOH +
Dryout
%

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Zetpol 2010L Zetpol 2010L/ Zetpol EP Zetpol 2010 EP
FAM B
FAM B 168 hours @ 40C
+ Dryout 22 hours @ 80C
Tensile Strength MPa 25.2 23.3 22.2 23.1 23.7 23.5
Change in Tensile Strength % 3 2 -5 -1 4 0
Elongation @ Break % 365 375 340 325 305 285
Change in Elongation @ Break % -4 0 -17 -6 2 -7
Modulus @ 100% ext. MPa 5.8 5.2 5.1 6.7 6.9 6.7
Change in Modulus % 26 5 17 18 9 5
Hardness [Plied sheet] 3 SECS 71 73 72 74 72 74
Change in Hardness 3 SECS 2 3 2 2 0 3
Weight change % -4.6 -4.5 -5.0 -4.3 -4.6 -4.7
Volume change % -4.9 -4.6 -5.2 -4.6 -4.8 -4.9
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 8.5 PHR 9 PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpol

2010EP
ZETPO

2010L
ZETPOL

2010
Diesel
Diesel 168 hours @ 40C
+ Dryout 24 hours @ 80C
Tensile Strength MPa 23.3 22.5 23.1 22.8
Change in Tensile Strength % 2 -4 -1 -3
Elongation @ Break % 360 385 335 310
Change in Elongation @ Break % -4 -6 -3 1
Modulus @ 100% ext. MPa 4.8 4.5 6.1 6.5
Change in Modulus % -3 4 9 3
Hardness [Plied sheet] 3 SECS 68 69 71 71
Change in Hardness 3 SECS -2 -1 -1 0
Weight change % 1.3 1.5 1.2 1.5
Volume change % 1.9 2.2 1.8 2.1
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 9PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpol

2010EP
ZETPO

2010L
Fuel C
Fuel C 168 hours @ 40C
+ Dry out 24 hours @ 80C
Tensile Strength MPa 23.4 22 22.3 22.2
Change in Tensile Strength % 3 -6 -4 -6
Elongation @ Break % 365 345 305 265
Change in Elongation @ Break % -3 -16 -12 -14
Modulus @ 100% ext. MPa 5.6 4.99 6.6 7.3
Change in Modulus % 14 15 17 15
Hardness [Plied sheet] 3 SECS 72 72 74 75
Change in Hardness 3 SECS 2 2 2 4
Weight change % -3.7 -4.1 -3.7 -3.9
Volume change % -3.7 -4.3 -3.8 -4.0
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 9PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpol

ZETPO

2010L
Fuel C + 15% Methanol 168 hours @ 40C
+ Dryout 22 hours @ 80C
Tensile Strength MPa 23.2 23 23.1 23.1
Change in Tensile Strength % 2 -2 -1 -2
Elongation @ Break % 365 370 320 290
Change in Elongation @ Break % -3 -10 -7 -6
Modulus @ 100% ext. MPa 5.2 5.4 6.6 7.0
Change in Modulus % 5 25 16 9
Hardness [Plied sheet] 3 SECS 73 73 74 74
Change in Hardness 3 SECS 3 3 2 3
Weight change % -4.7 -5.0 -4.5 -4.9
Volume change % -4.8 -5.3 -4.6 -5.1
Zetpol

2010EP Peroxide Level

8PHR 9PHR
ZETPOL

2010L/Zetpol

2010EP
ZETPO

2010L
Fuel C testing + 15% Methanol 168 Hrs
Conclusions
Zetpol

EP Grades show an improvement in flow properties, due to a

significant reduction in Mooney Viscosity of the base polymer
Injection times are shorter and injection volumes can be higher with new
Zetpol

EP grades - Reducing overall cycle times

Due to lower heat shear in Injection Moulding, it may be possible to increase
mould temperatures to reduce cure & cycle times without scorch issues
At typical injection moulding temperatures (180C - 200C) Zetpol

EP does
not increase in viscosity when compared to alternative low viscosity
polymers - Providing processors with IMPROVED PROCESSING SAFETY
Mechanical properties are comparable to standard Zetpol

Compression set properties are comparable to standard Zetpol

Conclusions
No loss of performance in Heat or Fluid Ageing Zetpol

EP is comparable
to conventional Zetpol

HNBR Polymers
In some cases additional peroxide may be necessary to maintain
similar compression set values- up to 1Phr recipe dependant
Mould fouling can be reduced, possibly due to lower shear forces during
injection moulding
Faster extrusion rates when compared to standard Zetpol

can be achieved
Zetpol

EP can easily be solvated and spread for various building /

construction processes
Lower injection pressures and lower power consumption when using Easy
Processing Zetpol

means lower energy consumption

Availability
Samples for Laboratory and Production trials
available now
Easy Processing versions of conventional
Zetpol

can be manufactured dependant on

customer / market demands
Further test data available
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