Rubber Process Oil — Aromatic Type

Description

1. Product Overview

Rubber Process Oil — Aromatic Type is a high-viscosity, high-aromatic hydrocarbon oil specifically formulated to improve the flow, plasticity, and filler dispersion in rubber compounding. It is primarily used in the production of tires, conveyor belts, and molded rubber goods where high tensile strength and low volatility are critical. The key value proposition lies in its exceptional compatibility with natural rubber (NR) and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), which reduces mixing time and energy consumption. Strategically, this product is essential for manufacturers balancing performance and cost in high-throughput industrial rubber processing.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: High-aromatic hydrocarbon (PCA content regulated per market requirements; typically 2–8% DMSO extractable)

• Purity / Grade: Technical grade, >99% active hydrocarbon content

• Physical characteristics:

  • Form: Liquid (viscous oil)

  • Color: Dark brown to black

  • Density: 0.99–1.03 g/cm³ at 25°C

  • Viscosity: 300–600 cSt at 40°C

  • Flash point: ≥200°C (COC)

• Packaging options: Bulk flexitank (20–22 MT), ISO tank, 200 kg steel drums, or IBC totes

• Shelf life: 24 months when stored indoors in sealed containers, away from direct heat or sunlight

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Tire manufacturing (passenger, truck, OTR), automotive rubber parts, industrial conveyor belting, rubber flooring, and shoe soles.

• Specific use cases:

  • Softening hard rubber compounds to reduce extrusion die pressure

  • Improving carbon black dispersion in NR/SBR blends for abrasion resistance

  • Acting as a processing aid in high-filler (e.g., silica-heavy) formulations

• Performance advantage vs. alternatives: Compared to paraffinic or naphthenic oils, aromatic type delivers higher reinforcement and wet grip in tires, plus faster elastomer absorption, reducing mixing cycles by 10–15%. Cost-per-performance ratio is superior for applications requiring high mechanical strength.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001-certified refining; each batch analyzed for PCA, viscosity, and flash point to ensure ≤2% deviation.

• Supply reliability: Dedicated storage terminals in three continents; average lead time <14 days for bulk orders.

• Logistics capability: Own fleet of tank containers and railcar agreements for multimodal shipping.

• Price competitiveness: Direct-from-refinery pricing with no trader markup; volume discounts available.

• Sustainability: Low-PCA grades available for EU REACH compliance; offers carbon footprint declaration per batch.

• Technical support: Full TDS, MSDS, and compounding recipes provided; on-call application engineers.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk flexitank or ISO tank)

• Loading capacity per container:

  • 20’ standard container: 18–20 MT (drums/pallets)

  • Flexitank in 20’ container: 20–22 MT

  • ISO tank container: 24–26 MT