The Effect of Binder Systems on Dispersion Quality

ABSTRACT

The Effect of Binder Systems on Dispersion Quality

The rubber industry as a whole has tried to reduce hazmat, health, and housekeeping issues associated with many cure accelerators by incorporating them with non dusting binder systems that are  polymer bound.  Polymer bound dispersions (PBD) have been the industry standard binder system for many years; however, new technology involving liquid bound dispersions (LBD) is on the rise.  In this study, accelerators in powder form, polymer bound form, and liquid bound forms are evaluated for dispersion quality, incorporation time, cost competitiveness, and activity levels.