A NEW RUBBER CHEMICAL FOR IMPROVED REVERSION RESISTANCE

The chemistry of reversion is reviewed The concept of reversion protec tion by using a new chemical, 1,3-bis (citraconimidomethyl)benzene (BC I-MX, trade name Perkalink 900) is discussed. The reaction of BCI-MX d uring reversion regime is explained Based on this concept the advantag e of using BCI-MX on natural rubber based adhesion compounds is examin ed. The effects of its use on cure characteristics and on physical, me chanical and thermal properties have been established Moreover, the in fluence of BCI-MX on dynamic mechanical properties and adhesion to tex tiles have been studied.