Modification of EPDM with Alkylphenol Polysulfide for use in tire sidewalls: 1 – Mechanical Properties

Hongmei Zhang, Rabin N. Datta, Auke G. Talma, Jacques W.M. Noordermeer

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Abstract

APPS has been used to modify EPDM in order to solve the cure incompatibility and heterogeneous filler distribution of NR/BR/EPDM blends for tire sidewall applications. The physical properties of the NR/BR/APPS-EPDM blends are compared with an NR/BR/EPDM blend and a conventional NR/BR tire sidewall. It is demonstrated that the application of APPS-EPDM leads to a significant improvement of the tensile properties, tear strength, and fatigue properties. The properties of the NR/BR/APPS-EPDM blends are equivalent or even superior to those of conventional NR/BR tire sidewall compounds. The dynamic viscoelastic properties of the NR/BR/APPS-EPDM blends are not quite comparable with the conventional NR/BR sidewall blend, but still greatly improved, compared to using virgin EPDM.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)67-75
JournalMacromolecular materials and engineering
Volume295
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Keywords

  • Alkylphenol polysulfide
  • Blends
  • Modification
  • Tire sidewall
  • Rubber

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