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• Improved mold release
• Improved mixing and uniform filler dispersion
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Struktol’s vast polymer additive experience is translated into the most intelligent

Quick Guides solutions available anywhere. Each of our additives are tested and retested to
insure maximum product quality and performance consistency.

Struktol manufactures a complete line of additives that function individually

or in combination in both natural and synthetic rubber. By providing a full
range of material-enhancing products, i.e. dispersants, homogenizers,
lubricants, peptizers, plasticizers and tackifiers, the incorporation of Struktol
additives can significantly improve processability for all stages of rubber
production. We are a flexible innovation partner, producing our additives
in accordance with the demanding specifications of our customers and
reacting swiftly to market needs, adapting new technologies quickly to
ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Struktol Additives
Product Overview
• Activators
• Coated Metal Oxides
• Coated Sulfur
• Dispersing Agents
• Homogenizing Agents
• Mandrel Release
• Peptizers
• Plasticizers
• Polyethylene Waxes
• Processing Agents
• Silane Coupling Agents
• Slab Dips
• Slip Agents (Amides)
• Specialty Polymers
• Tackifying Resins
 Rubber Additives
Product Descriptions
PR O C ESS I NG AND DI SPERSING AGENTS

Processing and Dispersing Agents

A rubber soluble zinc soap of high molecular weight that provides a rapid physical peptization
A 50 of natural rubber. It starts to be effective in the lower temperature range of compounding and
can be used for mastication in a separate stage as well as for single stage mixing.
A rubber soluble zinc soap leading to rapid physical peptization. It starts to be effective at lower
A 60
mixing temperatures and can be used for mastication in a separate stage as well as for single
A 60DH
stage mixing. A 60DH has a lower melting profile than A 60.
A recent addition to our line of processing and performance enhancing additives. It is designed
CY 50 for use in both natural & synthetic rubbers containing silica, improving both dispersion rate and
silane reactivity.
A blend of fatty acid derivatives (predominantly zinc soaps) useful as a processing additive for a
wide variety of rubbers with the exception of halogenated elastomers. It is particularly
EF 44A
effective in highly reinforced black and silica compounds and is especially suited for high
durometer extrusion.
A processing additive designed for use in EPDM, butyl, and halobutyl rubber compounds. It is a
EP 52 blend of rubber compatible non-hardening synthetic resins and fatty acid soaps, and is effective
at improving extrusion uniformity and smoothing extrudates.
A zinc-free processing aid useful in both general and special purpose elastomers. It is designed to
HPS 11*
increase flow in filled compounds while promoting release to mixer rotors, mills, and calenders.
A zinc-free processing aid especially designed for use with silica-filled elastomers. It improves
HT 207* extrusion rate, reduces hysteresis, and reduces mill roll sticking. It has a slight activation effect
in sulfur-cured compounds.
A recent addition to the Struktol product line. Designed for use in silica-filled compounds, it
provides the maximum benefit in extrudate appearance. It is especially recommended for use
HT 276
in NR/silica compounds, providing viscosity reduction, scorch protection and dynamic property
improvement.
A processing additive for fluorinated rubbers. It is silicone-free and provides improved flow and
HT 290 easier demolding. Its good lubricating properties provide an increased extrusion rate and lead
to an improved appearance of the vulcanizate.
A newly-developed high temperature organosilicone that combines outstanding processing with
unique reactivity. It is for use in peroxide curable polymers like EPDM, EVM, HNBR, CM CSM
HT 600
or FPM to improve processing behavior and physical properties. May also be used as a partial
replacement of co-agents.
Recommended for the use in diamine cured Specialty Elastomers like Vamac, HT-ACM or HNBR
HT 750
in either carbon black and/or white filled compounds.
Designed to improve extrusion output and appearance in NR, SBR, SSBR, and EPDM compounds.
JV 46F Has a very high affinity for silica fillers and provides for maximum reduction of rolling resistance
in high-performance silica tire treads.
A nonstaining compatibilizing agent used primarily to blend dissimilar elastomers, including
RP 28
cured recycle. It improves mixing homogeneity and reduces filler incorporation time.
*Zinc-Free Additives
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Product Descriptions

Processing and Dispersing Agents - continued

A complex oleochemical mixture containing mono and di amides and metal soap. It is a unique
TR 251 blend of anionic and ionic surfactants with lubricants, and is an effective dispersant and wetting
agent in a variety of polymer systems.
A combination of zinc-free fatty acid derivatives. It is used as a filler dispersing agent in a wide
W 34* range of polymers (NR, SBR, IIR, EPDM, CR, CSM, and ACM), and can be used in open mill
production as well as production in internal mixers.
PR O C ESS I NG AND DI SPERSING AGENTS

A highly effective processing aid mainly used for specialty polymers. It contains a combination of
WA 48 zinc soaps and fatty acid esters tailor-made for use in epichlorohydrin rubber (ECO) to improve
flow properties and release.
A zinc-free process aid designed to reduce viscosity and improve mold release in a wide variety
WB 16* of polymer systems; it improves mold release, especially when complicated mold designs are
involved. It has a slight activating effect on the cure rate of sulfur-containing compounds.
A zinc-free blend of fatty acid derivatives that provides internal as well as external lubrication
WB 42* in a wide range of elastomers, resulting in improved flow, cavity fill, mold release and extrusion.
It does not affect peroxide cures.
A blend of high molecular weight, aliphatic fatty acid esters and condensation products. These
WB 212*
processing aids are zinc-free and are designed to improve processing with no reduction in cured
WB 222*
properties.
A condensation product of fatty acid derivatives and silicones. This product leads to best
WS 180 results in the processing of specialty (e.g. ACM, ECO, FKM) elastomers. It has an extremely
low peroxide demand and has practically no effect on physical properties.
A processing additive based on organosilicones which are highly compatible with rubber
compounds. It has extremely low volatility at high temperatures and is particularly suitable
WS 280
for FKM and silicone compounds. It offers better extrusion properties and is excellent for
injection molding.
A proprietary zinc compound which promotes processing in filled rubber systems. It offers heat
stability (reversion resistance) and improves dynamic properties in natural rubber compounds
ZB 47
containing mineral fillers and silane coupling agents. It can improve tack and tack retention of
high natural rubber compounds.
A recent addition to our product lineup. It is designed for use as a process additive in silica-filled
compounds to both reduce viscosity and improve extrusion rate. It promotes the crosslinking
ZB 49
reaction between polysulfide silane coupling agents and polymer, and has minimal effect on
dynamic stiffness.
*Zinc-Free Additives

For specific recommendations based on your polymer or process system

contact us directly at (800) 327-8649 or (330) 928-5188
Email: customerservice@struktol.com

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 Rubber Additives
A C T I VAT O R S, M E TAL O XI DES, CO ATED SUL F URS, HOMOG EN IZERS

Product Descriptions

Activators
Multifunctional cure activators for the sulfur vulcanization of diene rubber, especially
natural rubber. They can partly or totally replace conventional activators based on
Activator 73 A
fatty acids (stearic acid, zinc stearate, and zinc 2-ethylhexanoate) and impart excellent
Activator 73 LM
reversion resistance. They can also be used as an effective physical peptizer for the
mastication of natural rubber to improve processability in mixing, extrusion and
molding. “LM” is designed for low shear and low temperature mixes.
As a rubber soluble zinc soap, it is used instead of stearic acid and reduces stress
ZEH relaxation and primary creep of NR-vulcanizates, especially in combination with
ZEH-DL soluble EV-systems. ZEH-DL is a free flowing powder; it offers processing advantages
compared to the high viscosity of ZEH.
A cross-linking agent consisting of a 2:3 ratio of zinc oxide to magnesium oxide for
Zimag 29/43A
chloroprene compounds to reduce scorch.
Used as an activator for thiazoles, thiurams and dithiocarbamates by supplying fatty
Zinc Laurate
acid and soluble zinc.

Coated Metal Oxides

WB 700A Coated zinc oxide with 91% ZnO for natural and synthetic rubber compounds.

Coated magnesium oxide with 75% MgO for natural and synthetic rubber compounds,
WB 900A
especially for CR and CSM. Provides protection against humidity and carbon dioxide.

Coated Sulfurs
These coated sulfurs contain dispersing and wetting agents and can be used to
SU 95AF
enhance sulfur dispersion in any natural or synthetic rubber compound. They are
SU 109A
active dispersions of oil treated sulfur at the following activities: SU 95AF = 95%
SU 120A
(soluble), SU 109A = 75% (insoluble), SU 120A = 83% (soluble), SU 135A = 75%
SU 135A
(½ soluble and ½ insoluble).

Homogenizing Agents
This homogenizing agent is particularly effective with those elastomer blends that tend
to crumble at the beginning of the mixing cycle. It is used to improve the homogeneity
of elastomers of different polarity and viscosity. It also reduces mill bagging behavior,
40 MS
extrusion rates are increased without increasing die swell, and calendering properties
are improved. Increases the green tack of many compounds although it is not strictly
a tackifier.
A lubricant/homogenizer combination which improves the mixing behavior of rubber
compounds and promotes dispersion of reinforcing materials such as carbon black.
HP 55
Benefits have been found in the tire industry, particularly where solution SBR and NR
are used.
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Product Descriptions
M AN D R EL REL EA SE, P EPTI ZERS, SI L ANE COUPL ING A G EN TS

Mandrel Release
A silicone free anti-tack agent (liquid, water soluble, mandrel release) and external
lubricant for rubber processing. It has been especially designed for EPDM hoses, both
MR 187
peroxide and sulfur cross-linked, but can also be used successfully as a lubricant
for cured rubber articles. It is biodegradable.

Peptizers
These are used as a combination peptizing and processing additive and are effective in
A 80
both natural and synthetic rubber. A 80 and A 82 are easily dispersed in rubber due to
A 82
their high concentration of dispersing agent. A 86 contains more active substance and
A 86
can therefore be used at lower dosages.
A mixture of zinc soaps of high molecular weight fatty acids used to reduce viscosity
A 91F
in NR and SBR.
A non-discoloring multifunctional additive used as a mild mastication additive. It
combines both chemical and physical peptizing functionality. This additive favors the
HT 105A
breakdown of high molecular weight chains alone, resulting in more uniform molecular
weight distribution and better dynamic vulcanizate properties.

Silane Coupling Agents

These materials provide coupling of most non-black fillers to the polymer backbone
Silane Coupling allowing for: improved abrasion resistance, higher compound modulus, lower hysteresis,
Agents improved compression set, and in tire tread compounds improved rolling resistance.
(See Silane Coupling Agents guide for details.)

For specific recommendations based on your polymer or process system

contact us directly at (800) 327-8649 or (330) 928-5188
Email: customerservice@struktol.com

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Product Descriptions
P L AS TI CI Z E RS, P E WAX, SL AB DIP, SL IP AGEN TS

Plasticizers
An antistatic plasticizer for mineral filled NBR, SBR, and NR compounds.
AW 1 A surface resistance as low as 1 x 106 Ohms can be achieved in NBR
vulcanizates.
An easily soluble plasticizer used to improve the low temperature flexibility
KW 400 of all commonly used rubbers. NBR vulcanizates can be compounded to
provide flexibility at temperatures as low as -55°C.
A plasticizer with extremely low pour point offering excellent low temperature
KW 600
flexibility.
Halogen-free phosphate ester plasticizer with excellent low temperature
KW 800
flexibility and flame retardant properties.
Used in NBR, ECO, and ACM to improve oil and fuel resistance. Due to its
WB 300 incompatibility with aliphatic hydrocarbons, mineral oils and greases, it will
not leach from vulcanizates and thus minimizes hardening and shrinkage.

Polyethylene Wax
Low molecular weight polyethylene wax used in both natural and synthetic
PEH-100 elastomers. It improves flow and processability, promotes release from hot
metals, and improves pigment dispersion.

Slab Dip
A mixture of insoluble and soluble soaps with dispersing agents. It is a
Antiadherente batch-off slab lubricant designed for use in the rubber industry. The
formulation is made without any inorganic fillers.

Slip Agents (Amides)

These unsaturated fatty primary amides function by migrating to the surface
in a microscopic coating which reduces the coefficient of friction. TR 121
TR 121
(oleamide) migrates more rapidly than TR 131 (erucamide) but has reduced
TR 131
heat stability. They function as both a lubricant and mold release agent and
TR 141*
their low odor make them extremely suitable for food contact applications.
*For peroxide cure systems, use TR 141.
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Product Descriptions

Tackifiers
This product can be used as a high performance tackifier for natural and
Koresin
synthetic elastomers for improving long term building tack in compounds
(BASF)
and cements.
These products are resinous plasticizers which significantly increase the low
TS 30 green tack of synthetic rubber compounds. The “DL” forms are free-flowing
TS 35 powders that offer improved handling over high viscosity products. TS 50 is
TS 50 especially suitable for EPDM compounds to improve the tack of “dry” highly
loaded compounds.
A hydrocarbon resin that improves the homogeneity of elastomers of different
polarity and viscosity. They are rapidly absorbed by the polymers during the
TAC KI F I ERS, O DO R CONTROL

Strukrez 110
mixing cycle. A relatively low viscosity mass is quickly achieved into which
other compounding ingredients can easily be incorporated.

Odor Control
May be added during compounding, extrusion or molding to eliminate
or mask undesirable odors often associated with the addition of recycle
RP 17 streams or other ingredients used in compounding. At low dosages it tends
to neutralize odor while at higher dosages it will impart a fresh “clean” odor
to the rubber compound.

For specific recommendations based on your polymer or process system

contact us directly at (800) 327-8649 or (330) 928-5188
Email: customerservice@struktol.com

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General Recommendations
Milling & Compression &
General Purpose Mill Mixing Injection Molding
Calendering Transfer

HPS 11
AEM NS NS NS NS
W 34

40 MS
A 50 / A 60 A 50 / A 60
HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11
Butyl EP 52 HPS 11
WB 16 WB 16 WB 16
HPS 11 WB 16
WB 16

WB 222 WB 222 WB 222 HPS 11 HPS 11

CPE
HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11 WB 222 WB 222

WB 222
HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11
Chloroprene HPS 11
WB 42 WB 222 WB 222 WB 222
WB 42

WB 222 WB 222 WB 222 WB 222 WB 222

CSM
HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11

JV 46F JV 46F JV 46F JV 46F JV 46F

E-SBR
EF 44 A EF 44 A HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11
and Blends
A 50 / A 60 WB 212 WB 212 WB 212 WB 212

WA 48 A 50 / A 60 WA 48 WB 222 WB 222
ECO
HPS 11 WA 48 HPS 11 WA 48 WA 48

EP 52 WB 16 WB 16
JV 46F A 50 / A 60
JV 46F JV 46F JV 46F
EPDM A 50 / A 60 WB 16
A 50 / A 60 WB 42 WB 42
(Sulfur) WB 16 HPS 11
WB 42 HPS 11 HPS 11
WB 42 JV 46F
WB 16 A 50 / A 60 A 50 / A 60

HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11

EPM/EPDM WB 42 WB 42 WB 16 WB 42 WB 42
(Peroxide) WB 16 WB 16 WB 42 WB 16 WB 16
HT 600 HT 600 HT 600 HT 600 HT 600

TR 251
EVA/EVM WB 16 TR 251 TR 251 TR 251 TR 251
RP 28

WS 280
FKM HT 290 NS NS NS NS
WB 222

WS 280
FVMQ NS NS NS NS
HT 290

40 MS
HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11
Halobutyl EP 52
WB 16 WB 16 WB 16 WB 16
HPS 11

HPS 11 HPS 11
HPS 11
WB 222 WB 222 HPS 11 HPS 11
WA 48
NBR WB 42 WB 212 WA 48 WA 48
WB 222
WA 48 WA 48 WB 212 WB 212
WB 212
WB 300 WB 300

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General Recommendations - continued

Milling & Compression &
General Purpose Mill Mixing Injection Molding
Calendering Transfer

CY 50
CY 50 CY 50 CY 50 CY 50
ZB 49
ZB 49 ZB 49 ZB 49 ZB 49
JV 46F
JV 46F JV 46F JV 46F JV 46F
NR EF 44 A
A 50 / A 60 A 50 / A 60 A 50 / A 60 A 50 / A 60
ZB 47
ZB 47 ZB 47 ZB 47 ZB 47
A 50 / A 60
EF 44 A EF 44 A EF 44 A EF 44 A
Activator 73 A

CY 50
CY 50 CY 50
ZB 49
ZB 49 ZB 49 JV 46F JV 46F
NR (Blends JV 46F
JV 46F JV 46F EF 44 A EF 44 A
with EF 44 A
A 50 / A 60 EF 44 A A 50 / A 60 A 50 / A 60
SBR or BR) HP 55
HPS 11 A 50 / A 60 Activator 73 A Activator 73 A
A 50 / A 60
EF 44 A Activator 73LM
40 MS

HPS 11 WS 280 HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11

Polyacrylate
WS 280 HPS 11 WS 280 WS 280 WB 222

ZB 49
ZB 49 ZB 49 ZB 49
JV 46F JV 46F
SBR JV 46F JV 46F JV 46F
EF 44 A EF 44 A
(Mineral) EF 44 A EF 44 A EF 44 A
A 50 / A 60 A 50 / A 60
A 50 / A 60 A 50 / A 60 A 50 / A60
W 34

ZB 49 ZB 49 ZB 49
ZB 49 JV 46F JV 46F JV 46F
ZB 49
JV 46F EF 44 A EF 44 A EF 44 A
S-SBR and JV 46F
EF 44 A HP 55 HP 55 HP 55
Blends EF 44 A
Activator 73 A HPS 11 HPS 11 HPS 11
A 50 / A 60
WB 16 WB 16 WB 16 WB 16
40 MS 40 MS 40 MS

Urethane
WB 222 NS NS NS NS
(Millable)

WB 222 WB 222 WB 222

XNBR, WB 222
WB 212 WB 212 WB 212 WB 222
HNBR WS 280
WS 280 WS 280 WS 280

Items listed in BOLD are primary recommendations; others are alternatives.

Dosage: We recommend 2% of total batch weight as a starting point.
Please refer to the technical data sheet for specifics.

Improved Flow Reduce Mold Fouling

Mold Release / Mill Sticking Blending Polymers of Different Viscosities
Reversion Resistance NS Not Studied
Economic

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Struktol Company of America

Struktol Company of America is a member of the Schill & Seilacher family of companies, with representation in
over 100 countries around the world. A global organization with over a century of specialty chemical expertise,
Schill & Seilacher markets most of their polymer processing products under the brand name STRUKTOL® – a name
that has become synonymous with both quality and performance. Struktol manufactures chemicals for the plastics
and rubber industry, foam inhibitors, polydispersions, silicone emulsions, products used in latex processing, and
POLYDIS®, a line of epoxy prepolymers and flame retardants.

The Struktol approach to the rubber and plastic additives business is by no means typical or ordinary. Chemistry
is at the heart of everything we do. Providing Intelligent Additive Solutions, Struktol products are designed to
meet the challenges and exacting demands of our customers. Our technical specialists, R&D chemists and
compound laboratory are dedicated to creating innovative solutions for the ever-changing polymer industry –
solutions that keep you ahead of your competition with increased productivity, better quality parts and lower
overall cost. In addition to premium product performance, Struktol Customer Service initiatives have become
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