The total amount of extractable additives in two rubbers was determine
d by solvent extraction in accordance with DIN 53 553. This method was
compared with the supercritical fluid extraction (SFE). Additionally
the amount of antioxidants in the extracts of the rubbers as detected
by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results of SFE a
nd conventional solvent extraction are comparable. SFE has notable adv
antages. Therefore, SFE is an alternative method for She quantitative
analysis of additives in elastomers.