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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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.
TECHnical bulletins
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.