Europrene® 1778 is an emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber obtained by cold polymerization using a mixture of rosin acid and fatty acid soaps as emulsifiers. It is a medium bound styrene copolymer extended with naphthenic oil. Key Features: E-SBR is a general purpose rubber characterized by good processability, mechanical properties and abrasion resistance. It has limited resistance to oil and weather but properly compounded, it is suitable for use in outdoor applications. Europrene® 1778 combines excellent processability and easier incorporation of high filler loading with the light color properties of naphthenic oil. Main Applications: Footwear, flooring, microcellular articles, hoses, light colored goods. Information provided by Polimeri Europa. Versalis is the Eni subsidiary containing the plastics and rubber businesses. |