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Astlett Rubber Inc SKI-3 Group 1

Astlett Rubber Inc SKI-3 Group 1 is the nearest substitute for natural rubber. It is synthetic polyisoprene with cis-1,4 content of at least 96%. SKI-3 uses a staining antioxidant.

Polymer Name: Polyisoprene (IR)

Additives Included: Antioxidant

End Uses: Food Packaging, Footwear, Sporting Goods

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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Chemical Family
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Features & Benefits

Features
  • The nearest substitute for a natural rubber.
  • Can be used alone or in combination with other rubbers.

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
End Use

Used for the production of tires and various rubbertechnical articles, including food applications, rubber footwear, sporting goods, bonding compounds, and water repellant compositions.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mooney Viscosity (100°C)75 - 85ML 1+4
Viscosity Spread/Lot (100°C)8.0ML 1+4
Plasticity0.30 - 0.35
Ash Contentmax. 0.5%
Titanium Contentmax. 0.06%
Iron Contentmax. 0.004%
Loss of Mass (Drying)max. 0.6%
Stearic Acid0.5 - 1.4%
Elongation at Breakmin. 800%
Tensile Strength (23°C)min. 30.4MPa
Tensile Strengthmin. 21.6MPa

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packing
  • 30 kg bales
  • 15 bales per wooden crate (450 kg net total)
  • Wrapped in dispersible polyethylene film