Abstract: The present invention relates to monoesters of rosin acids which are useful as a total or partial replacement for extender or processing oil in rubber formulations. Addition of these monoesters of rosin acid improve the modulus and tear of the vulcanizate. The monoesters are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different hydrocarbon radicals selected from the group consisting of saturated alkyl and cycloalkyl radicals containing 3 to 20 carbon atoms, aryl radicals containing 6 carbon atoms and aralkyl radicals containing 7 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which exhibits antiozonant activity in diene containing rubbers comprising the reaction product of a multi-step process comprising:(1) reacting under condensation conditions an aldehyde and an amine containing compound to form a condensation product, whereinsaid aldehyde is selected from the group consisting of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde or mixtures thereof; andsaid amine containing compound is selected from the group consisting of: N,N'-di-substituted-p-phenylene diamines of the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group of radicals consisting of alkyls having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, aryls having 6 to 12 carbon atoms and aralkyls having 7 to 12 carbon atoms; and wherein said condensation conditions include:(i) the presence of an acid catalyst,(ii) a mole ratio of aldehyde to amine containing compound ranging from about 1.

Abstract: A method for reducing residual unsaturated monomer content of an aqueous dispersion of a saturated polymer. The method involves contacting the aqueous dispersion with ozone resulting in ozonolysis of unsaturated monomers. The method is simple, economical and can be used with existing production facilities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumatic radial tire wherein the carcass ply contains a rubberized layer of steel monofilaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tire innerliner and pneumatic tires containing the same, which are prepared from a composition comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of rubber, a blend containing 30 to about 50 parts by weight of a solution polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber having a Tg ranging from -45.degree. C. to -65.degree. C. and 70 to 50 parts by weight of a halobutyl rubber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfur cured rubber composition particularly suited for use in tire treads. The sulfur cured rubber composition is composed of, based on 100 parts by weight of rubber, from about 1.0 to 15 parts by weight of epoxidized rubber; from about 1.0 to 15 parts by weight of a carboxylated nitrile rubber; and 98 to 70 parts by weight of a rubber selected from the group consisting of medium vinyl polybutadiene, styrene-butadiene rubber, synthetic cis-1,4-polyisoprene, synthetic 3,4-polyisoprene, natural rubber, cis-polybutadiene, styrene-isoprene rubber, styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and mixtures thereof. The sulfur cured rubber composition is further composed of a silica filler and a silica coupling agent.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire having a sulfur cured rubber composition as a circumferential tread. The sulfur cured rubber composition is composed of, based on 100 parts by weight of rubber, from about 1.0 to 15 parts by weight of epoxidized rubber; from about 1.0 to 15 parts by weight of a carboxylated nitrile rubber; and 98 to 70 parts by weight of a rubber selected from the group consisting of medium vinyl polybutadiene, styrene-butadiene rubber, synthetic cis-1,4-polyisoprene, synthetic 3,4-polyisoprene, natural rubber, cis-polybutadiene, styrene-isoprene rubber, styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and mixtures thereof. The sulfur cured rubber composition is further composed of a silica filler and a silica coupling agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfur cured rubber composition particularly suited for use in tire treads. The sulfur cured rubber composition is composed of based on 100 parts by weight of rubber, from about 1.0 to 15 parts by weight of epoxidized rubber; from about 1.0 to 15 parts by weight of a carboxylated nitrile rubber; and 98 to 70 parts by weight of a rubber selected from the group consisting of medium vinyl polybutadiene, styrene-butadiene rubber, synthetic cis-1,4-polyisoprene, synthetic 3,4-polyisoprene, natural rubber, cis-polybutadiene, styrene-isoprene rubber, styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of organosilicon compounds of the formulaZ--Alk--S.sub.n --Alk--Z (I)in which Z is selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyclohexyl or phenyl;R.sub.2 is alkoxy of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or cycloalkoxy of 5 to 8 carbon atoms;Alk is a divalent hydrocarbon of 1 to 18 carbon atoms and n is an integer of 2 to 8; comprising reacting (A) a compound of the formula:Z--Alk--X (II)when X is Cl, Br or I; with (B) a compound of the formulaMe.sub.2 S.sub.n (III)where Me is ammonium, or an alkali metal;wherein the reaction is conducted in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst an aqueous phase and a salt of the formulaXY (IV)orX.sub.2 SO.sub.4 (V)where X is selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb and Cs; and where Y is selected from the group consisting of Fl, Cl and Br.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfur cured rubber composition particularly suited for use in tire treads. The sulfur cured rubber composition is composed of, based on 100 parts by weight of rubber, from about 1.0 to 15 parts by weight of epoxidized rubber; from about 1.0 to 15 parts by weight of a carboxylated nitrile rubber; and 98 to 70 parts by weight of a rubber selected from the group consisting of medium vinyl polybutadiene, styrene-butadiene rubber, synthetic cis-1,4-polyisoprene, synthetic 3,4-polyisoprene, natural rubber, cis-polybutadiene, styrene-isoprene rubber, styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to bis-(2,5-polythio-1,3,4-thiadiazoles), a method for their preparation and their use in rubber compounds. Use of these compounds provide for excellent vulcanization of rubbers and result in an improved final rubber vulcanizate possessing good physical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monoesters of rosin acids which are useful as a total or partial replacement for extender or processing oil in rubber formulations. Addition of these monoesters of rosin acid improve the modulus and tear of the vulcanizate. The monoesters are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different hydrocarbon radicals selected from the group consisting of saturated alkyl and cycloalkyl radicals containing 3 to 20 carbon atoms, aryl radicals containing 6 carbon atoms and aralkyl radicals containing 7 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a latex of hydrogenated elastomeric polymer comprising:(1) combining an unsaturated polymer in latex form with(a) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen, air and hydroperoxide;(b) a reducing agent selected from hydrazine and hydrates thereof; and(c) a metal ion activator;(2) heating the mixture to a temperature from 0.degree. C. to the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture;(3) treating the mixture with ozone in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient for the ozone to react with residual polymer unsaturation to form an ozonated latex of elastomeric polymer having at least one terminal aldehyde end group;(4) treating the ozonated latex with hydroxylamine in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient to convert aldehyde end groups of the elastomeric polymer to oxime end groups to form a oximated polymer latex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a latex of hydrogenated elastomeric polymer comprising:(1) combining an unsaturated polymer in latex form with(a) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen, air and hydroperoxide;(b) a reducing agent selected from hydrazine and hydrates thereof; and(c) a metal ion activator;(2) heating the mixture to a temperature from 0.degree. C. to the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture;(3) treating the mixture with ozone in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient for the ozone to react with residual polymer unsaturation to form an ozonated latex of elastomeric polymer having at least one terminal aldehyde end group;(4) treating the ozonated latex with hydroxylamine in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient to convert aldehyde end groups of the elastomeric polymer to oxime end groups to form a oximated polymer latex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of organo silicon disulfide compounds. The process involves oxidizing a mercaptoalkoxysilane in the presence of manganese dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of diaminodirosinate salts as coupling agents for siliceous fillers in rubber polymers.

Abstract: An asymmetric tire tread is divided circumferentially into first, second, and third zones. The edge between the second and third zone in the tire is in the center of an aquachannel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a latex of hydrogenated elastomeric polymer comprising:(1) combining an unsaturated polymer in latex form with(a) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen, air and hydroperoxide;(b) a reducing agent selected from hydrazine and hydrates thereof; and(c) a metal ion activator;(2) heating the mixture to a temperature from 0.degree. C. to the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture;(3) treating the mixture with ozone in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient for the ozone to react with residual polymer unsaturation to form an ozonated latex of elastomeric polymer having at least one terminal aldehyde end group;(4) treating the ozonated latex with hydroxylamine in an amount and under conditions which are sufficient to convert aldehyde end groups of the elastomeric polymer to oxime end groups to form a oximated polymer latex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of organosilicon compounds of the formulaZ-Alk-S.sub.n -Alk-Z (I)in which Z is selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyclohexyl or phenyl;R.sub.2 is alkoxy of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or cycloalkoxy of 5 to 8 carbon atoms;Alk is a divalent hydrocarbon of 1 to 18 carbon atoms and n is an integer of 2 to 8; comprising reacting (A) a compound of the formula:Z-Alk-X (II)when X is Cl, Br or I; with (B) a compound of the formulaMe.sub.2 S.sub.n (III)where Me is ammonium, or an alkali metal;wherein the reaction is conducted in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst and an aqueous phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rubber stock containing 0.1 to 10.0 phr of phenoxyacetic acid. Addition of the phenoxyacetic acid to a rubber stock increases the low strain stiffness properties of the rubber stock and results in increased treadwear when the stock is used in tread stocks. The phenoxyacetic acid may also be used in a rubber stock as a methylene acceptor or resorcinol replacement. In addition, the phenoxyacetic acid functions as a silica coupling agent and provides lower viscosities for processing the rubber stock compared to rubber stocks containing conventional silane coupling agents.