Akzo Nobel is a global supplier of organic peroxides used to crosslink organic elastomers, silicone rubbers and thermoplastics.
Our products are marketed under such well-known trademarks as Perkadox® and Trigonox® and can be divided into classes such as peroxyesters, diacyl peroxides, dialkyl peroxides, and peroxyketals.
Akzo Nobel's organic peroxides are a necessary and vital component in the manufacture of elastomeric products. Automotive parts (i.e., seals, gaskets, hoses, belts, spark plug boots and o-rings), golf ball cores, footwear soles, adhesive tapes, wire & cable and foamed products (rubber or thermoplastic) are examples of everyday products that use organic peroxides.
Compared to sulfur vulcanization, organic peroxide cured elastomers exhibit superior physical properties such as low compression set, improved heat resistance, and rapid vulcanization without reversion. Click here for a comparison of organic peroxides crosslinking with sulfur cure.
The right choice of crosslinking peroxide depends on the processing conditions and the type of polymers. Check out the general information regarding the characteristics of peroxide crosslinking:
As the process of crosslinking covers a wide range of application areas and curing temperatures, please contact us for individual advice related to your specific requirements.
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Akzo Nobel also provides a number of electroconductive carbon blacks and processing aids for the elastomer market.
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