Rubber Process Oil — Paraffinic Type

Description

Product Overview:
This paraffinic rubber process oil is a high-viscosity, low-aromatic extender oil specifically formulated for non-polar elastomers such as NR, EPDM, and IR. Its primary industrial use is as a processing aid and softener in tire building, weather stripping, and automotive sealing systems. The key value proposition is exceptional heat resistance and minimal evaporation loss, directly improving compound consistency and finished part durability. In markets prioritizing low-PAH and stable supply, it is strategically critical for regulatory compliance and operational yield optimization.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Highly refined paraffinic hydrocarbons (low aromatic content, typically <3% by IP 346)

• Purity grade: Technical grade — consistent to ASTM D2226 (Type 103)

• Physical characteristics: Clear to amber liquid; kinematic viscosity 400–550 cSt @ 40°C; density 0.85–0.89 g/cm³ @ 20°C

• Packaging options: Bulk flexitanks (20MT), 200L steel drums (net 180kg), IBC totes (900kg)

• Shelf life: 24 months in original sealed container under dry, ambient conditions

Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Tire manufacturing (passenger, truck, OTR), automotive rubber parts, industrial hoses, conveyor belts, roofing membranes

• Specific use cases: EPDM weather strips requiring high heat aging; NR/BR tire sidewalls needing good flex fatigue resistance; molded goods demanding low mold fouling

• Performance advantage vs. alternatives: Lower volatility than naphthenic oils reduces fume emissions during mixing; better heat resistance than aromatic oils improves aging characteristics without compromising cure rate

• Commercial advantage: Reduces compound viscosity with lower dosage (10–20% less than standard paraffinic grades), lowering total formulation cost per ton

Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Lot-to-lot viscosity and specific gravity controlled within ±3%; third-party PAH and SVHC testing available per batch

• Supply reliability: Multiple ISO 9001:2025-certified refineries with 50,000MT monthly dedicated rubber-grade capacity

• Logistics capability: Global dispatch from Rotterdam, Houston, Jebel Ali, and Singapore hubs with 7-day average lead time to major industrial zones

• Price competitiveness: Direct long-term feedstock agreements allow 5–8% under market average for contracted volumes above 500MT/year

• Sustainability: Low-carbon paraffinic base with ISCC PLUS mass-balance option available; zero waste oil generation at blending stage

• Technical support: Full compound formulation assistance (FEA simulation-ready datasheets) and compatibility validation for EPDM/NBR blends

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (bulk flexitank or one full 20’ container load)

• Loading capacity: 20MT net per standard 20FT dry container (one flexitank); 72 drums per 20FT container (14.4MT) or 20 IBC totes per 40FT container (18MT)