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POLYTONE® AP131

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POLYTONE™ AP 131 is a non heat reactive thermoplastic phenol-alkyl phenol resin designed for use in synthetic and natural rubber based compounds in Applicationss that require high hardness compounds that process easily.

Chemical Family: Phenols & Phenolics

End Uses: Contact Adhesive

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Elastomers & Rubbers

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Adhesive & Sealant Type
Applications / Industrial Applications

POLYTONE™ AP 131 is particularly suited for industrial tread Applicationss such as farm, off the road, mining and truck tires. Tread compounds with 5-10 phr of AP 131 cross linked with a methylene donor shall have excellent cut and chip resistance along with excellent abrasion resistance and high hardness.

Industrial Applications Tire /Tire Building, Conveyor Belts, Rubber Hose, Rubber Lining, Shoe Soles, Apex Strips, Tire Beads, Tire Treads, Rubber Mats, Rubber Sheets, Reinforced Rubber, Fabric Lined Rubber, Rubber Adhesives, Rubber Goods and many more.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
esters, ketones, aromatic and aliphatic chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Insoluble in
alcohols.
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point (B & R)90 - 105°C
Acid Value (resin)max. 45mg KOH/g
Methylol Contentmax. 1.0%
Free Phenolmax. 1.0%
Ash ContentMax. 0.5 %

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

Excellent compatibility in synthetic and natural rubbers. Blends easily into rubber stocks.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Available in 25 Kg bags

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

Store under cool dry conditions. It is recommended that the material be used within 12 months from the date of manufacture.