EPDM Mixing and Dispersion
Thermax® N990 was added to an EPDM compound to evaluate compound dispersion and processing properties.
Thermax® application
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
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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N990CG
Thermax®
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.
CR Wiper Blade
Thermax® N990CG was added to a CR wiper blade formulation leading to improvements in dispersion and viscosity.
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.
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.
Extending EPDM Compounds using Thermax N990
Thermax® N990 replaced furnace blacks in EPDM compounds leading to improvements in dispersion and maintenance of physical properties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BIIR Inner Liner Compound
Thermax® N990 replaced N660 in a BIIR inner liner compound resulting in improved processing and reduced permeability.
Evolmer Compound
Thermax® N990 replaced N330 in an Evolmer compound resulting in improved dispersion and better oil and fuel resistance.
Conveyor Belt
Thermax® N990 partially replaced N234 in a NR/BR conveyor belt compound resulting in decreased viscosity and hysteresis.
Flame Retardant EVM
Thermax® N990 was added to a flame retardant EVM compound resulting in improvements in processability and a reduction in compound cost.
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.
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.
Solid Tire Sub-tread
Thermax® N990 replaced N660 in a NR/SBR solid tire sub-tread formulation leading to improvements in dynamic properties.
Flame Retardant EPDM
Thermax® N990 was added to a flame retardant EPDM formulation resulting in improvements in processing and flammability properties.
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.
SBR Tire Bead Insulation
Thermax® N990 replaced N660 in an SBR tire bead insulation compound resulting in improved processing, dynamic, and adhesion properties.
ACM Automotive Hose
Thermax® N990 replaced N550 in an ACM automotive hose compound leading to improvements in processing and aging properties.
NBR Fuel Hose
Thermax® N990 replaced N650 in an NBR fuel hose compound resulting in improvements in heat, oil, and fuel aging properties.
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.
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.
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.
EPDM Engine Mount
Thermax® N990 replaces N550 in an EPDM engine mount compound resulting in reduced viscosity and increased metal adhesion.
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.
Silicone Platinum Cure Systems
Thermax® N990 is added as a pigment to platinum cured silicone without negatively impacting the vulcanization.
Silicone DCBP Cure Systems
Thermax® N990 is added as a pigment to DCBP cured silicone without negatively impacting the vulcanization.
Electrical Resistivity
The volume resistivity of Thermax® N990 is compared to furnace blacks and mineral fillers in EPDM and NR compounds.
CR Automotive Hose Cover
Thermax® N990 replaces N550 in a CR automotive hose cover compound leading to a reduction in viscosity and compression set.
Butyl Rubber Condenser Packings
Thermax® N990 replaces N762 in a butyl condenser packing compound in order to increase volume resistivity.
BIMS Inner Liner Compounds
Thermax® N990 replaces N660 in a BIMSM inner liner compound resulting in improved impermeability.