Rubber Masterbatches

04/01/2000

Kelprox XL is a new line of EPDM-based rubber masterbatches to be used by plastic and rubber compounders to produce thermoplastic elastomers. It is said to provide compounders with a route to produce thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) compounds for a variety of elastomer applications. The masterbatches reportedly eliminate the requirement for compounders to develop complex vulcanization technology. The products are crosslinked, so no additional vulcanization is required. Using this material as the primary building block can minimize inventory management and quality-control-related issues.

DSM Elastomers

Leominster, Mass.