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Rubber

Easy mixing and good dispersion, excellent processing, smooth extrusion, excellent dynamic properties, low grit compounds, reduced compression set and low electrical conductivity are all part of the Thermax® advantage.

Thermax® Grade 

N990

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Thermax® N990 consists of uniform soft pellets which are easy to disperse in most applications, yet can withstand the rigours of transportation.

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N990CG

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Thermax® N990CG purposefully reduces PAH content for use in sensitive applications, without sacrificing quality and performance

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N990

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Thermax® N990 consists of uniform soft pellets which are easy to disperse in most applications, yet can withstand the rigours of transportation.

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N990CG

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Thermax® N990CG purposefully reduces PAH content for use in sensitive applications, without sacrificing quality and performance

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TECHnical bulletins

NBR Tensile Failure Distribution

Thermax® N990 was added to an NBR compound to evaluate the influence on dispersion and tensile failure distribution properties.
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CR Wiper Blade

Thermax® N990CG was added to a CR wiper blade formulation leading to improvements in dispersion and viscosity.
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EPDM PEM Cell Stack Gaskets

Thermax® N990 was added to an EPDM PEM cell stack gasket formulation leading to improvements in processing, physical, and aging properties.
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Effect of Thermax N990 on EPDM UL 94 Vertical Burn

Thermax® N990 was added to EPDM compounds leading to improvements in physical properties and flame resistance.
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Extending EPDM Compounds using Thermax N990

Thermax® N990 replaced furnace blacks in EPDM compounds leading to improvements in dispersion and maintenance of physical properties.
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Butyl Rubber Tire Curing Bladder

Thermax® N990 replaced N330 in a butyl tire curing bladder compound leading to improved processing properties, improved heat resistance, lower permeability, and increased thermal conductivity.
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Effect of Thermax N990 on EPDM Electrical Percolation Threshold

The transition from insulative to conductive behavior was investigated for EPDM compounds loaded with N990 and N550/N990 blends.
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Thermax N990CG in Rubber Compounds

Thermax® N990CG was shown to be a drop-in replacement for N990 in various rubber compounds, offering a way to lower the PAH content of rubber goods to meet regulatory requirements.
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EPDM Coolant Hose Compound

Thermax® N990 replaced N550 in an EPDM coolant hose compound resulting in improved dispersion and processing properties while maintaining excellent heat and fluid resistance.
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BIIR Inner Liner Compound

Thermax® N990 replaced N660 in a BIIR inner liner compound resulting in improved processing and reduced permeability.
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Evolmer Compound

Thermax® N990 replaced N330 in an Evolmer compound resulting in improved dispersion and better oil and fuel resistance.
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Conveyor Belt

Thermax® N990 partially replaced N234 in a NR/BR conveyor belt compound resulting in decreased viscosity and hysteresis.
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Flame Retardant EVM

Thermax® N990 was added to a flame retardant EVM compound resulting in improvements in processability and a reduction in compound cost.
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Silicone Pigment

Thermax® N990UP and N991UP were added to a silicone compound. The masstone and tint colors were compared to those produced by black iron oxide and a low color furnace black.
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N990 and N907 Comparison

Thermax® N990 and Thermax® N907 were added to CR and EPDM compounds. N907 offers lower extractable organics content while providing the same processing and physical properties as N990.
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Solid Tire Sub-tread

Thermax® N990 replaced N660 in a NR/SBR solid tire sub-tread formulation leading to improvements in dynamic properties.
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Flame Retardant EPDM

Thermax® N990 was added to a flame retardant EPDM formulation resulting in improvements in processing and flammability properties.
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Butyl Tire Curing Bladder

Thermax® N990 replaced N330 in a Butyl tire curing bladder compound leading to improved processing properties and an increase in thermal conductivity.
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SBR Tire Bead Insulation

Thermax® N990 replaced N660 in an SBR tire bead insulation compound resulting in improved processing, dynamic, and adhesion properties.
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ACM Automotive Hose

Thermax® N990 replaced N550 in an ACM automotive hose compound leading to improvements in processing and aging properties.
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NBR Fuel Hose

Thermax® N990 replaced N650 in an NBR fuel hose compound resulting in improvements in heat, oil, and fuel aging properties.
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NR Automotive Bushings

Thermax® N990 replaced N660 in a NR automotive bushing compound resulting in increased rebound, decreased tan δ, and lower dynamic to static spring rate ratio.
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Millathane

Thermax® N990 was tested in a millable polyurethane compound. Utilizing N990 in place of highly reinforcing fillers resulted in lower viscosity, lower compression set, and higher resilience.
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FKM Automotive Gaskets and Seals

Thermax® N990 replaced N774 in an FKM seal compound resulting in reduced viscosity, lower cost, and equal or better sealing.
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EPDM Engine Mount

Thermax® N990 replaces N550 in an EPDM engine mount compound resulting in reduced viscosity and increased metal adhesion.
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HNBR Automotive Hose

Thermax® N990 replaces N762 in an HNBR automotive hose compound resulting in decreased compression set and improvements in heat and fluid aging properties.
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Silicone Platinum Cure Systems

Thermax® N990 is added as a pigment to platinum cured silicone without negatively impacting the vulcanization.
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Silicone DCBP Cure Systems

Thermax® N990 is added as a pigment to DCBP cured silicone without negatively impacting the vulcanization.
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Electrical Resistivity

The volume resistivity of Thermax® N990 is compared to furnace blacks and mineral fillers in EPDM and NR compounds.
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CR Automotive Hose Cover

Thermax® N990 replaces N550 in a CR automotive hose cover compound leading to a reduction in viscosity and compression set.
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Butyl Rubber Condenser Packings

Thermax® N990 replaces N762 in a butyl condenser packing compound in order to increase volume resistivity.
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BIMS Inner Liner Compounds

Thermax® N990 replaces N660 in a BIMSM inner liner compound resulting in improved impermeability.
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