Rubber Process Oil — Aromatic

Description

1. Product Overview

Rubber Process Oil — Aromatic is a high-viscosity, high-aromatic-content extender oil specifically formulated to enhance the processability and mechanical properties of rubber compounds. It is primarily used in the production of tires, conveyor belts, and molded rubber goods where high reinforcement and durability are critical. The key value proposition lies in its superior compatibility with natural and synthetic rubbers, enabling faster mixing cycles and lower energy consumption. Strategically, it remains indispensable in emerging markets and heavy-duty applications where performance outweighs the shift toward low-PAH alternatives.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: High-aromatic hydrocarbon extract (≥ 80% aromatic carbon atoms, CA value)

• Purity level: Industrial grade; low volatiles and controlled polycyclic aromatic compound profile (meets regional regulatory baselines)

• Physical characteristics: Dark brown viscous liquid; density (20°C): 0.99–1.03 g/cm³; kinematic viscosity (100°C): 20–35 cSt

• Packaging options: Bulk flexitanks (20MT), ISO tanks, or new steel drums (200 kg)

• Shelf life: 24 months in sealed, dry conditions away from direct sunlight

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Tire manufacturing (radial and bias tires), automotive rubber components, conveyor belting, and footwear soles

• Specific use cases: As an extender in SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) and BR (polybutadiene rubber) compounds; as a dispersing aid for carbon black in heavy-duty truck tires

• Performance advantage: Delivers higher tensile strength and abrasion resistance compared to paraffinic or naphthenic oils in high-carbon-black formulations

• Efficiency gain: Reduces mixing time by 10–15% due to superior wetting and lower Mooney viscosity at equivalent loading levels

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001-certified production with batch-to-batch homogeneity verified by GC-MS and FTIR testing

• Supply reliability: Direct refinery-backed sourcing with dedicated storage hubs in key industrial zones (Rotterdam, Singapore, Houston, Jebel Ali)

• Logistics capability: 24/7 order tracking, documented Bill of Lading within 48 hours, and multi-modal transport (vessel, rail, flexitank)

• Cost competitiveness: 5–8% below regional benchmark prices for equivalent-grade aromatic oils via long-term feedstock contracts

• Technical support: Full COA (Certificate of Analysis), SDS, and compatibility advisory from in-house polymer engineers

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (one flexitank equivalent)

• Bulk loading capacity: 20 MT per 20-foot standard container (flexitank) or 23 MT per ISO tank container