Blend partner with natural rubber for elastomeric compounds
Natural rubber blends, methods for making the same, and articles made therefrom are provided. The natural rubber blend includes at least one propylene copolymer containing ethylene derived units. The natural rubber blend can further include one or more reinforcing fillers, such as carbon black. The presence of the propylene copolymer significantly improves the ozone resistance and ageing properties of the natural rubber gum stock.
ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
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Khee Sio Hyun-Dae Pradeep Pandurang Manjunatha Milind Balwant Bharat Bhushan
Yeo Jung Patki Hanumanthappa Joshi Sharma