Safe protection against oxidation
Lanxess
To avoid the harmful effects of sunlight and oxygen on rubber, this company offers an extensive range of antioxidants and antiozonants to prevent various types of aging in synthetic and natural rubber products. These products can be combined with one another to improve the distinct effective range of each particular compound. Most of these products are sold as granules (photo), which can be dosed easily and safely with very little dust. The antiozonant Vulkazon AFS, used in the production of latex, natural and synthetic rubbers, will be the focus at K 2019. It effectively prevents ozone cracking and does not lead to staining. This makes the granules ideal for use in chloroprene-rubber-based products such as automotive components and aquatic wear, as well as in the production of protective clothing with highly resistant, impermeable barrier layers. The most significant and widely used antiozonant worldwide is substituted para-phenylenediamine (PPD). However, this substance can stain vulcanized rubber, so it is only used for black rubber products and not white or colored ones. Vulkazon AFS is an effective, non-staining alternative for applications in which color and design play a major role. Hall 6, Stand C76 — Lanxess AG, Cologne, Germany