About Vanderbilt Chemicals

Vanderbilt Chemicals, founded in 1916, has established a century-long legacy of innovation in the chemical industry. Based in Norwalk, Connecticut, Vanderbilt provides high-quality specialty chemicals to an array of industries, ensuring enhanced performance and reliability. Vanderbilt Chemicals offers a range of materials, including catalysts, antioxidants, fillers, light stabilizers, and preservatives, to improve bonding strength, durability, and flexibility in adhesives. With a strong focus on research and development, the company provides advanced solutions for adhesive applications across industries such as construction, automotive, packaging, and electronics.

Butyl Zimate®

Butyl Zimate® by Vanderbilt Chemicals is a non-discoloring and non-staining antioxidant, zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate designed for adhesives. Used in combination with Songnox® 3114 to provide enhanced protection through synergistic action. Generally a 60:40 ratio of Butyl Zimate® and secondary antioxidant is a good starting level. Provides fast cure and good heat aging. Recommended dosage range level of is 1-4 phr. Complies with FDA 177.1210 for closures with sealing gaskets for food containers at levels not to exceed 0.8%.

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Propyl Zithate®

Propyl Zithate® by Vanderbilt Chemicals is zinc isopropyl xanthate. Used as a secondary accelerator for natural and synthetic rubbers in adhesives. Can be used as an accelerator in latexes to prevent copper discoloration.

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Agerite® Resin D®-Pastilles

Agerite® Resin D®-Pastilles by Vanderbilt Chemicals acts as an antioxidant for SBR and NBR solution. It is a hydro quinoline, water-based adhesives and non-blooming. It is used in industrial laminating, combining, coating and calendaring operations.

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