Abstract: Polymer masterbatch compositions, the production and use thereof, as well as vulcanizable rubber compounds comprising these masterbatch compositions, and their use for the production of moldings in the production of tires.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tubular reactor (14) for multi-phase polymerization, in particular for producing butyl rubber, comprising a pipe piece (16) for radially delimiting a reactor volume between an inlet (18) and an outlet (20), a stirrer (22) for generating a flow (27) in the radial direction of the pipe piece (16), wherein the stirrer (22) is dimensioned and operable such that the flow (27) is impartable with a centrifugal force which generates a concentration distribution in the radial direction inside the pipe piece (16) and an outlet conduit (32) for discharging a concentrated radially inner part (30) of the flow (27, 28). Enrichment of polymer particles in the radially inner part (30) of the flow (27, 28) avoids gumming of the pipe piece (16) by the polymer particles so that the risk of a blockage is reduced.

Abstract: Modified diene polymers containing heteroatoms are disclosed, as is their production, rubber mixtures comprising these modified diene rubbers, and to their use for the production of rubber vulcanizates, which serve, in particular, for the production of rubber moldings and the production of tires.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions based on Ruthenium- or Osmium-based complex catalysts and specific co-catalysts are provided for selectively hydrogenating nitrile rubbers in the presence of such catalyst compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a sealing gel having a Mooney viscosity (ML1+4 @ 100° C.) in the range from 100 MU to 170 MU, a sealing compound comprising inventive sealing gel, a process for producing this sealing compound, the use of sealing gels for improving viscoelastic properties in sealing compounds, and the use of sealing gel-containing sealing compounds for improving rolling resistance properties in tyres having sealing layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water and solvent-free halogenated butyl rubber products as well as a process for the production thereof.

Abstract: Provided are new functionalized nitrile rubbers, which may optionally also be in partially or wholly hydrogenated form, and also a process for preparing them by metathesis of nitrile rubbers in the presence of a metathesis catalyst and at least one functionalized allyl compound. The new functionalized nitrile rubbers are suitable for producing vulcanizable mixtures and allow the production of vulcanizates having very stable networks. Also made possible, in particular, is the synthesis of block copolymers.

Abstract: Vulcanizable polymer compositions based on backbone-functionalized polydienes having the general formula (I):

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for selectively hydrogenating nitrile rubbers in the presence of specific Ruthenium based complex catalysts without simultaneous molecular weight degradation by a metathetic reaction.

Abstract: Cold flow-reduced polymers having good processing characteristics have, at the ends of the polymer chains, a silane-containing carboxyl group of the formula (I) where R1 and R2 are the same or different and are each an H, alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, alkaryl, alkaryloxy, aralkyl or aralkoxy; R3 and R4 are the same or different and are each an H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl or aralkyl radical; A is a divalent organic radical.

Abstract: The invention relates to neodymium-catalyzed polybutadienes (NdBR) comprising >95 wt % of cis-1,4 units and <1 wt % of 1,2-vinyl content, based on the neodymium-catalyzed polybutadiene, wherein the NdBR evinces a molar mass breakdown of not less than 25%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of copolymers of alkyl acrylates, specific unsaturated carboxylic esters and optionally ethylene that combine a low glass transition temperature with oil resistance in the manufacture of vulcanizable mixtures, the crosslinking thereof and thereby obtainable vulcanizates and shaped articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copolymers of ethylene, vinyl esters of an akyl carboxylic acid and other specific unsaturated carboxylic esters which have lower glass transition temperature than copolymers of ethylene and vinyl esters of an alkyl carboxylic acid, and also to production and use of these, to vulcanizable mixtures comprising the copolymers of the invention, to crosslinking of these and to vulcanizates and mouldings obtainable therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to vulcanizable rubber compositions comprising at least the following components: a) at least one functionalized polymer, b) at least one modified polybutadiene having a proportion of cis-1,4 units of >95% by weight and a proportion of 1,2-vinyl content of <1% by weight, the polybutadiene having been modified by means of sulphur chlorides after the polymerization, c) at least one silica, d) at least one further filler, e) at least one vulcanizing agent, f) at least one oil and g) optionally at least one further rubber additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for isolating and obtaining polychloroprene solids, wherein an aqueous polychloroprene dispersion is brought in contact with steam containing coagulant, whereby the polychloroprene solid coagulates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for degassing elastomer-containing media, such as elastomer solutions and dispersions in particular, and degassing devices (1) for carrying out said method.

Abstract: Pulverulent mixtures containing at least one nitrite rubber and at least one release agent, which are characterized by a particular average particle diameter, are provided. These mixtures have particularly low emissions and are outstandingly suitable for producing materials and components for indoor applications.

Abstract: Polymers are functionalized at chain ends thereof with silane-containing carboxyl groups of the formula (I) where R1 and R2 are the same or different and are each an H, alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, alkaryl, alkaryloxy, aralkyl or aralkoxy radical; R3 and R4 are the same or different and are each an H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl or aralkyl radical; and A is a divalent organic radical.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an oil extended functionalized styrene-butadiene copolymer wherein the functionalized styrene-butadiene copolymer comprises 15 to 50 wt. %, based on 100 wt. % of the copolymer, of repeating units based on styrene, 42 to 80 wt. %, based on 100 wt. % of the copolymer, of repeating units based on butadiene, and 5 to 43 wt. %, based on 100 wt. % of the copolymer, of units based on at least one functional monomer and wherein at least one extender oil is based on vegetable oils, preferably epoxidized vegetable oil.

Abstract: A stuffing screw (2) for use in an extruder system comprises a housing (7) and at least one conveying screw (5), which is mounted in a rotatable manner within the housing (7), wherein a conveying space is formed between an inner side of the housing (7) and the conveying screw (5). The stuffing screw (2) is characterized in that at least one portion of the inner side of the housing (7) is provided with one or more depressions, in particular in the form of a groove (13).