Aktiplast® M

Aktiplast® M by Rhein Chemie Additives (Lanxess Group) is a processing promoter designed for tires, rubber-to-metal bonding, natural rubber and blends of natural rubber. It exhibits viscosity reducing effect in natural and isoprene rubber and their compounds. It shows favorable effect on the filler dispersion, as a result of the improved solubility of the fatty acid zinc salts in the rubber. In the temperature range from 60-150°C, the reduction of viscosity is obtained by a combination of specially selected fatty acids in zinc salts with a metal complex as activator. A special advantage of this additive is the saving of one mixing step, as there is no storage time of the masticated rubber required. The mastication effect of Aktiplast® M is stopped by the addition of carbon black or fillers. Recommended dosage level in NR, IR, BR is 2-3 phr. It has a shelf life of 2 years.