RUBBER PROCESS OIL (RPO)
Description: Rubbers both synthetic and natural, are commercially used to convert into the final products, from a toy to the tire of a vehicle. Rubber process oils are used during the processing and production of rubber compounds. These help in improving the dispersion of fillers and flow characteristics of the compound during further processing.
Application: Depending on the type of the rubber and the end product applications, various types of rubber process oils are selected. Some of them are Suitable for processing of light colored rubber goods such as beading white tires, rubber, sports goods, etc. It is compatible with butyl & ethylene propylene rubbers. Some other types are Suitable for Synthetic, Natural & unsaturated rubber, excellent for Rubber Casing & Bushes, , Cycle Tubes, Mats, Footwear Molded & extended goods.
ANALYSIS
RUBBER PROCESS OIL (RPO)
Properties | Range | Test Method | |
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 40˚C | 10-17 | ASTM-D445 | |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100˚C | 4 - 4.5 | ASTM-D445 | |
Flash Point °C | 180 min | ASTM-D92 | |
Pour Point °C | -2 -0 | ASTM-D97 | |
Appearance | Clear | VIS | |
Density @ 20°C | 0.840 | ASTM-D1298 | |
Odor | Odorless | - | |
Sulfur Cntent wt. % | 0.08 max | ASTM-D4294 | |
Aromatic wt. % | 5 max | ASTM-D5292 | |
Color | 2 – 2.5 | ASTM-D1500 |