Rubber Handbook 2
Rubber Handbook 2
Rubber Handbook 2
An Overview
STRUKTOL® SCA 98 and SCA 985 are silane coupling agents for use in rubber compounding.
When used in rubber compounding, they provide coupling of non-black pigments to the polymer
backbone allowing for:
Improved abrasion resistance
Higher compound modulus
Lower hysteresis
Improved compression set
Improved rolling resistance in tire tread compounds
The theory for their effectiveness is that the silane portion of the molecule couples with OH
groups on the silica and silicate surfaces in non-black pigments. The sulfur portion of the mole-
cule is available for curing activity and can enter into the vulcanization mechanism. The SCA 98
is a tetra-sulfide silane while the SCA 985 is a di-sulfide silane. When the SCA 985 is used as a
1:1 replacement for the SCA 98, a reduction in the cured modulus and maximum tensile may be
noticed. This can usually be regained by increasing the sulfur level in the final mix pass.
Part or all of the non-black filler should be dispersed with the STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985
in the first mixing stage. The remaining ingredients should be added after the silane coupling
agent and the filler have been incorporated. Curatives should be added in the last mixing stage.
0' Rubber
½' ½ to all non-black pigment STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985
2½' Black, if present, oil, stearic acid, zinc oxide
3½' AO2 , AO3
4½' Clean
5' Dump
Because of the sulfur present in the STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985, it is necessary to control
the maximum mixing temperature.
ACM NDA
IIR GOOD
CM GOOD
XNBR GOOD
EPDM EXCELLENT
ECO EXCELLENT
FKM NDA
HIIR HALOBUTYL GOOD
CSM EXCELLENT
NATURAL RUBBER EXCELLENT
CR EXCELLENT
NBR EXCELLENT
BR EXCELLENT
IR EXCELLENT
SBR EXCELLENT
URETHANTE GOOD
VAMAC GOOD
Good - STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985 has an effect on physical properties producing enhanced
modulus and improved abrasion.
NDA - No data available in actual experience with STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985.
Struktol silane coupling agents are for use in rubber compounds, particularly mineral-filled, and
allow for:
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Struktol peroxide dispersions are widely used in crosslinking several polymers in the
rubber industry, as well as acting as a viscosity reducer in polypropylene. The
proprietary carriers aid in dispersing the peroxide and will reduce incorporation time.
Product
Product name: Chemical composition: Features: Typical data:
form:
STRUKTOL® 70% active Dicumyl • Higher peroxide content Melting point: 30-40 °C white
Peroxide DCP 70 • FDA sanctioned pastille
• Improved dispersion Specific gravity: 1.071
• Easy handling
STRUKTOL® 60% active α,α’-bis • Higher peroxide content Dropping point: 73-82 °C off-white
Peroxide DBDB 60 (tert-butylperoxy)- • Improved dispersion pastille
diisopropylbenzene • Easy handling Specific gravity: 0.955
Press Mold