OIL RESISTANCE ENERGIZED BY

High performance elastomer NBR from LANXESS. Highest quality standards

such as excellent resistance to swelling in oils, lubriants, fuels, greases.
www.hpe.lanxess.com
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PROBLEM
SEALS AND GASKETS MADE OF
RUBBER WITH DUBIOUS ORIGIN

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NO PROBLEM
SEALS AND GASKETS MADE OF
LANXESS NBR

Articles made of oil-resistant rubber are absolutely

indispensable in mechanical, automotive and motor
engineering, ensuring functional efficiency, durabi-
lity and effective environmental protection. Krynac®,
Perbunan® and Baymod® N – your assurance that
there are no problems.

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CONTENT

05 Introduction

n Perbunan® and Krynac® as base polymers for rubber parts

06 General properties
08 General purpose grades: Supplied in bale form
10 Distinguishing features of Perbunan® and Krynac®
10 Clean grades for highly efficient injection molding
11 Applications for Krynac® XL
12 Features of Krynac® X

n Favorable properties of Perbunan® and Krynac®

in rubber articles

14 Resistance to thermal oxidative aging

15 Low-temperature properties
15 Sealing force retention
16 Gaskets
17 Swelling and chemical resistance to media
18 Resistance to abrasion and wear
18 Resistance to gas permeation
19 Ozone and weather resistance
20 Applications in electrical technical articles
20 Physiological properties

n Baymod® N as polymeric additive for plastics

22 Grades for plastic modification
23 Abraison-, oil- and fuel-resistance

n Baymod® N as a polymeric component in friction parts

24 Grade for friction parts

25 Comparison of the coefficient of friction

n Examples for the use of LANXESS NBR

n Product ranges

27 Krynac®
28 Perbunan®
29 Baymod® N
29 Nanoprene®

n Contact data

30 Technical and commercial

n Quality and safety

31 Quality & Environmental management

31 Safety information

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KRYNAC®
PERBUNAN®
BAYMOD® N
Introduction NBR at a glance
Krynac®, Perbunan® and Baymod® N represent a comprehensive range of
solid acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymers manufactured by up-to-date emul- Excellent resistance to swelling in oils /
sion polymerization techniques. lubricants / fuels / greases
Volume swell (ASTM oil #3) <10% (110°C, 14d, 34% ACN)
Based on a patent filed in 1930, this class of polymers has developed dynam-
Very good heat resistance
ically and now has a broad spectrum of applications. In fact, NBR polymers
Service temperature < 110-120°C (criterium 1000h)
are essential for many industrial applications.
Good low temperature flexibility
LANXESS offers the following main product lines: Glass transition temp: -50 to -5 °C

High level of mechanical properties

For the rubber industry Tensile strength up to 35 MPa
Krynac® and Perbunan® are NBR and XNBR (ISO 1629) specialty elasto- Hardness 25 to 95 Shore A
mers for oil-resistant technical rubber articles with an excellent cost/perfor- Low permanent set
mance ratio. NBR elastomers are indispensable in the automotive industry, in compression set < 10% (70h / 100 °C)
mechanical engineering installations and in other sectors, particularly the
building and consumer goods industries.
Good abrasion and wear resistance
Low gas permeability
For composite gaskets
Baymod® N ground materials are used for high-quality gaskets. Baymod® N dation XXI, including the acrylonitrile migration limits referred to therein.
powdered polymers give high-quality rubber compounds through continuous Nevertheless, users must contact their technical/commercial partner at
mixing using extruders. LANXESS to obtain written confirmation that the product is suitable for the
intended application.
For the thermoplastics processing industry
The Baymod® N range comprises powdered materials for the modification of Krynac®, Perbunan® and Baymod® N polymers do not decompose under
thermoplastics especially PVC. normal processing conditions. In the absence of oxygen no significant
decomposition occurs up to 600 °C. In the event of fire, carbon dioxide,
For the manufacture of friction parts water and nitrogene oxides are mostly formed, provided there is sufficient
LANXESS offers spray-dried Baymod® N special grades as a polymer compo- oxygen present.
nent in brake and clutch friction parts.

LANXESS Emulsion Rubber S.A.S.

.
Acrylonitrile butadiene copolymers are also contained in some solvent-
based adhesives. The Krynac®, Perbunan® and Baymod® N grades are Ground powder Spray-dried
manufactured at LANXESS Emulsion Polymers S.A.S. in La Wantzenau, Bales for the for the plastics powder for
France. LANXESS Emulsion Polymers is committed to LANXESS’s general rubber industry and rubber resin
industry modification
“Quality and Environmental Policy” (LANXESS AG, Quality and Environ-
mental Policy, Issue Sept. 2007) claiming that “environmental protection, Perbunan® Baymod® N
health, safety and quality are accorded the same priority as commercial NBR fast curing NBR
low mold fouling ground powder
efficiency”. The company is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 : 2000 and
EN ISO 14001: 2004. Krynac®
NBR medium fast
curing
State-of-the-art emulsion polymerization includes the use of biologically
degradable chemicals (especially emulsifiers), the avoidance of chemi-
Krynac® XL Baymod® N XL Baymod® N XL
cals that could generate toxic, volatile N-nitrosoamines, and reducing to a XL-NBR pre-crosslinked XL-NBR XL-NBR
NBR ground powder spray-dried
minimum the formation of residual monomers like free acrylonitrile and
butadiene and miscellaneous volatile organic compounds (“VOCs”).
Krynac® X
XNBR carboxylated
NBR
Most of the grades meet the requirements of the relevant specifications for
food-grade rubber articles intended for repeated use according to FDA CFR
§ 176 000, including § 180.22, and the provisions of BfR, Recommen- Our NBR product range and the data sheets can be found at:
www.hpe.lanxess.com

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AS BASE POLYMERS
FOR RUBBER PARTS
1. General properties
Rubber articles based on Krynac® or Perbunan® are essentially characterized
by very good resistance to swelling in contact with mineral-oil-based fluids and
heat resistance up to 120 °C.

Typical rubber parts meet the requirements for the cateogories B (or C) and
cateogories H to F according to ASTM-D 2000.

In addition to outstanding resistance to most of the fluids used in industrial

installations, Krynac®/Perbunan®   also exhibit favorable properties with regard
to abrasion and wear resistance, gas permeability and sealing force retention.
The spectrum of properties compared with EPDM, SBR, CR, CSM and ECO is
shown in Figs. 2 and 3.

Fig. 2: The spectrum of selected properties of NBR Heavy-duty excavators: robust, safe and environmentally friendly hydraulics
compared with EPDM and SBR with rubber parts based on LANXESS NBR polymers

Oil resistance
The primary selection criteria for NBR are the acrylonitrile content (from
18 % to 50 %) and the Mooney viscosity (from 30 MU to 120 MU), both of
Heat Fuel wich are important for the processing of the compounds and for the proper-
resistance resistance
ties of the vulcanizates made from them.

Fig. 3: The spectrum of selected properties of NBR

Resistance compared with CR, CSM and ECO
to abrasion Low-temperature
and wear properties

Oil resistance

Heat
resistance Fuel
Gas Sealing force resistance
permeability retention

NBR EPDM SBR

Resistance
to abrasion Low-temperature
and wear properties

Gas Sealing force

permeability retention

NBR CR ECO CSM

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The influence of the polymer Mooney viscosity on some processing proper-
ties is demonstrated below in Fig. 4.

The compound viscosity depends primarily on the polymer viscosity and is

also influenced by other compounding ingredients. The processing proper-
ties, and to some extent the vulcanizate properties, are influenced by the
viscosity of the compound, as shown in Fig. 5.

Fig. 4: The influence of the polymer viscosity on some polymer

properties and on processing and mixing

low high

tackiness

cold flow

green strength

mill processing

filler uptake
Krynac® and Perbunan® are suitable for biodegradable hydraulic fluids.

energy uptake
The stress-strain properties, the permanent set properties, the wear
and abrasion resistance, and the resistance to thermo-oxidative aging
is optimized by appropriate compounding such as the choice of fillers,
plasticizers, crosslinking systems, antioxidants and other special additives.
Fig. 5: The influence of the compound viscosity on some
properties Due to its structure, vulcanizates based on NBR generally have limited
resistance to ozone attack. Ozone-resistant articles are, in general, based
low high on fluxed NBR/PVC blends.

green strength

Fig. 6: The influence of the acrylonitrile content on

mill processing / calendering
important properties

extrusion rate, surface and die swell low high

oil resistance
injection molding

low temperature properties

vulcanizate properties

Most importantly, the acrylonitrile content determines the swelling

properties in non-polar media and the flexibility of the rubber parts at low
temperatures (Fig. 6).

The acrylonitrile content further impacts the diffusion of gases as the

impermeability is improved for vulcanizates with a high acrylonitrile
content.

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AS BASE POLYMERS
FOR RUBBER PARTS

Perbunan® is the product of choice for injection molding (photo: DESMA Elastomertechnik GmbH)

2. General purpose grades: The terms “fast cure”, “medium-fast cure” and “slow cure” refer to the cross-
Supplied in bale form linking activity in sulphur cured compounds, in which case they differ signifi-
cantly. The difference in “eV-cured” compounds is smaller. There si almost
Krynac® : medium-fast curing grades no difference in peroxide cured compounds.

Perbunan®: fast curing grades ; in addition; high All Perbunan grades are fast curing polymers not showing big differences
modulus of the vulcanizates. between the various grades.
Within Krynac®, both medium-fast curing and slow curing cannot be doubt-
lessly identified by its character. Reference is made to the table in page 9,
Special purpose grades (Perbunan® and Krynac® ) in which “medium-fast” and “slow curing” grades are specifically addressed.
Supplied in bale form .

Pre-crosslinked grades contain gel. In contrast to all aother Perbunan® and

Perbunan® CHM -.grades (“clean high modulus”)
Krynac® grades they are not soluble in MEK.
Perbunan® offering very good low temperature flexibility
Perbunan® grades of very high molecular weight
The present range includes :
Perbunan® grades of very good resitance in mineral oils.

Polymer Acrylonitrile ML 1+4/100

Krynac® grades with slow cure for excellent processing content (%) °C (MU)
safety Krynac® XL 3470 34 70
Krynac® - plasticizer extended grade
Krynac® grades with extremely good oil resistance Krynac® XL 3355 VP* 33 55
Krynac ®
grades of very high molecular weight
Krynac® XL 3025 29.5 70
Krynac® pre-crosslinked grades
Krynac® X - carboxylated nitrile rubber

Baymod® N
Supplied in free-flowing powder form

Baymod® N - non-precrosslinked grades

Baymod® N XL – pre-crosslinked grades

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 Fig. 7: Krynac® and Perbunan® grades according to their curing activity

Acrylonitrile slow cure medium fast cure fast cure fast cure “CHM”
content (%)
< 25 Perbunan® 2255 F Perbunan® 1846 F

26 - 28 Krynac® 2860 F Krynac® 2640 F Perbunan® 2845 F Perbunan® 2831 F

Krynac® 2950 F Krynac® 2840 F Perbunan® 2870 F Perbunan® 2846 F

Krynac® 2850 F Perbunan® 2895 F

Krynac® 2865 F Perbunan® 28120 F

33 - 34 Krynac® 3360 F Krynac® 3330 F Perbunan® 3430 F Perbunan® 3431 F

Krynac® 3345 F Perbunan® 3445 F Perbunan® 3446 F

Krynac® 3370 F Perbunan® 3470 F Perbunan® 3481 F

Krynac® 3380 F

Krynac® 33110 F

35 - 36

39 - 41 Krynac® 4045 Krynac® 3950 F Perbunan® 3945 F Perbunan® 3976 F

Krynac® 3980 VP Perbunan® 3965 F

44 - 46 Krynac® 4450 F Perbunan® 4456 F

> 48 Krynac® 4955 VP Krynac® 4975 F

Raw material of Krynac® and Perbunan® looks the same. (Picture shows the Delivery of Krynac® and Perbunan® : wrapped in light protective film.
labeling of a unwrapped 25 kg bale of a Perbunan® grade.)

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AS BASE POLYMERS
FOR RUBBER PARTS
Fig. 8: Comparison of Krynac® and Perbunan® Fig. 9: Slow curing Krynac® Grade compared with an equivalent
compounds with eV crosslinking system Krynac® Grade with medium-fast Cure

30 MDR-Rheometer at 170°C

15
25

20
Torque (dNm)

10
15

10
Torque dNm
5
5

0
0 100 200 300 400 500
Time (sec) 0
0 1 2 3 4 5
® ® TimeTime
minmin
Krynac 3445F Perbunan 3445F
eV crosslinking system
Polymers: Cross-linking system
0.4 phr Rhenocure® IS60/G75
1.5 phr Vulkacit®NZ
(1) Krynac® 3950 F Sulphur 1,5 phr
2 Vulkacit®Thiuram (2) Krynac® 4045 F Vulkacit® NZ 1,5 phr
1 Vulkalent® E

3. Distinguishing features of Krynac® and Perbunan® 4. Clean grades for highly efficient injection molding
Differences in the polymerization recipe for Krynac® and Perbunan® result in Krynac® and Perbunan® are both highly suitable for molded articles due to
two non-corresponding ranges of products. good scorch/cure relationship and high level of vulcanizate properties. The
Krynac® and Perbunan® respond differently to typical curing agents for sulfur compound viscosity can be adjusted easily by selecting polymers of a suitable
and eV curing such as sulfur, sulfur donors and accelerators. Compared with base viscosity from the extensive range of grades.
Krynac®, Perbunan® exhibits more rapid curing and a higher torque in the
rheometer curve. These differences are shown in Fig. 8 Addtionally, customers can take advantage of a special range of grades known
as Perbunan® CHM (CHM = Clean High Modulus) grades. These grades are
Consequently, Krynac gives better processing reliability and longer shelf
®
available in the range of Ml 1+4/100 °C = 30 – 80 MU and acrylonitrile
life of the finished compounds, while Perbunan® grades enable short curing content = 18 – 45 %.
cycles and provide a high level of physical properties.
The key characteristics of the Perbunan® CHM polymers are, for example:

Almost no foreign matter resulting from the emulsion polymeriza-

tion process
Secondary components in the polymer do not cause substantial exudation
and mold fouling effects. Compounders are now able to add limited amounts
of processing agents to optimize the flow properties during molding, while
preserving the very good mold fouling resistance using their own experience
and in-house know-how.

Various static seals in a hydraulic

cylinder (pict.: Trelleborg)

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 Fig. 10: Curing behavior of a typical Perbunan® CHM grade com-
pared with Krynac® and Perbunan® standard grades

35

30

25

20
S’ (dNm)

15

10

0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Time (sec)

Krynac® 2750F Perbunan® 2846F Perbunan® 2845F

MDR Rheometer at 130 °C
M100 (MPa): 2846F: 7.4 Compound:
2845F: 7.0 hydraulic hose grade
2750F: 6.6 H~75 Shore A
Always full speed ahead with Krynac® and Perbunan®: marine propeller
seals

Optimum crosslinking density 5. Applications for Krynac® XL

Due to their special manufacturing technology Perbunan ®
CHM grades Pre-crosslinked polymers (Krynac® XL) significantly improve the extrusion
act as “modulus boosters” in vulcanizates. Their sealing force retention behavior of NBR compounds with respect to several properties, such as:
properties are also excellent.
extrusion speed (commercial aspect)
Very good relationship between low-temperature flexibility and surface smoothness of the extrudates (quality issue)
swelling properties in oil die swell and good collapse resistance (better dimensional control)
Perbunan® 1846 F and Perbunan® 2846 F are base polymers for seals
used at extremely low temperatures (down to -40 °C) and high tempera- Krynac® XL grades are preferably used in blends with non-pre-crosslinked
tures (up to 120 °C). Krynac® or Perbunan® grades. Compared directly with general NBR polymers
some stress-strain properties such as tensile strength and elongation at break
Corrosion are lower.
As a clean polymer Perbunan CHM has no measurable corrosion activity. It
®

contains only traces of inorganic chlorine, making it ideal for corrosion-proof Krynac® XL is effective in boosting the modulus. Compounders should take
seals. advantage of this in order to design high modulus compounds.

Easy post-treatment of finished articles, if required

Some seals have to be treated after finishing in order to improve the smooth-
ness of the surface, which is sometimes affected by foreign constituents in
the polymer. Generally speaking, these have no impact if Perbunan® CHM
grades are selected.

Low migration
For example, the migration requirements specified in many regulations
for food-grade articles intended for repeated use are more easily met with
Perbunan® CHM polymers.

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AS BASE POLYMERS
FOR RUBBER PARTS
Fig. 11: Properties of Krynac® X compared Fig. 12: Cluster model of the structure of zinc-oxide-crosslinked
with NBR XNBR (in addition to common sulphur and peroxide crosslinking)

Polymer rheology

Processing Stress-strain
properties

Heat Extrusion
resistance resistance

Zinc oxide particles

Carboxyl groups
Low-temperature Wear and abrasion
stiffness resistance Nitrile groups

Polymer chain
Krynac® X NBR

6. Features of Krynac® X Metal oxides are effective as additional crosslinking agents for Krynac® X.
Krynac® X opens up new opportunities for NBR compounding. During emul- In general, compounds based on this polymer have to include metal oxides
sion polymerization a third monomer, an unsaturated carboxylic acid, is intro- (almost exclusively various zinc oxides) as a component (see Fig. 12).
duced in order to provide a number of specifically improved properties, e.g.:
Due to this effect, care must be taken, when handling the compounds to:
wear and abrasion resistance
sealing force retention especially to achieve very good extrusion resistance add the zinc oxides to the compounds together with the common
high-modulus stress-strain characteristics at reasonably low hardness. accelerators
control the storage of the finished compound as zinc-oxides are already
However, attention must be paid to the more difficult rheological properties, effective as crosslinking agents at room temperature.
and hence processing, as well as to the lower level of heat resistance of the
vulcanizates compared with standard NBR. The carboxylic acid monomer
also impairs the low-temperature flexibility of the vulcanizates.
The properties of Krynac® X compared with NBR are summarized in Fig. 11.

In addition to this general spectrum of properties Krynac® X vulcanizates differ

from NBR by exhibiting:

hydrophilic surfaces – vulcanizates are wetting protic fluids

direct bonding to several polyamide semi-crystalline thermoplastic poly-
mers (It is worth noting that in this case compounds requiring peroxide cross-
linking without the addition of metal oxides are preferred.)

Cable-controlled gearshift manufacture

using direct 2-component technique
(photo: Schneegans)

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Industrial cotton processing: ring spinning machines producing thread...

...with rubber parts based on Krynac® and Perbunan® Conveyor belts used for mail sorting: Krynac® X helps to reliably distribute
70 million letters to 40 million destinations every day

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KRYNAC® AND PERBUNAN®
IN RUBBER ARTICLES
Fig. 13: Arrhenius graph for typical Krynac® and Perbunan® Fig. 14: The Gordon-Taylor relationship for Krynac® and
vulcanizates Perbunan® raw polymers

 (°C)
227 181 144 112 84 60 39
3.0 0
y=1.4818x - 76.108
R2=0.9948
2.5 -10
~120 °C ~108 °C
log t (d) for EB=EB °/2

2.0 -20

Tg (°C)
1.5 -30
42d=1000h

1.0 -40

0.5 -50

0 -60
2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1/T (10-3 °K-1) Acrylonitrile content (%)

composition with optimum hot air resistance Test method: Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
standard composition VDA...

7.1 Resistance to thermal oxidative aging Further requirements

Increasing hardness and modulus and reduced elongation at break are It should be noted that an eV curing system is recommended. Peroxide cross-
typically observed when vulcanizates based on Krynac® and Perbunan® are linking systems that (are popularly known to) result in heat-resistant crosslinks
exposed to hot air at elevated temperatures. do not achieve a superior level of heat resistance.
The resistance to thermal oxidative aging can be controlled by appropriate Heat-resistant vulcanizates should not contain more than the necessary quan-
compounding ingredients such as: tities of plasticizers. Vulkanol® OT shows further slightly favorable effects.
Assuming these recommendations are followed, vulcanizates of Krynac®
Antioxidants and Perbunan® are capable of resisting temperatures of up to 120 °C/
The synergetic combination of: 1000 h, as shown in the Arrhenius formulation (Fig.13).
Vulkanox® HS: 1.5 phr
Vulkanox® MB2: 1.5 phr

is generally recommended. Another possible system is based on derivatives

of diphenylamine and Vulkanox® ZMB2 (not recommended for Krynac® X).
If the relevant food-grade regulations have to be respected, bisphenolic
antioxidants (Vulkanox® BKF or Vulkanox® SKF) have to be used.

The choice of filler system

Fillers based on active silica (e.g. Vulkasil® S or Vulkasil® N) are necessary for
optimal resistance to thermal oxidative aging. Mercapto silanes for eV-cross-
linked systems or vinyl silanes for peroxide crosslinked vulcanizates (using an
appropriate mixing technique) are helpful to achieve the desired stress strain
properties. Fillers that are already modified with silanes are, in principle, able
to achieve similar effects.

Leakage-free seals at very low and high temperatures

in shock absorbers

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 Fig. 15: Low-temperature properties of vulcanizates based on Krynac® and Perbunan®
Base polymer: Perbunan® 1846F (18 % acrylonitrile content)
Method Specification Physical property Standard compound, Compound with best low temperature
70 Shore A flexibility, 70 Shore A
Differential scanning VDA Glass transition -50
calorimetry (compound) temperature (°C)
Torsional pendulum test DIN Temperature at -36 -45
maximum
damping (°C)
Tension retraction test ASTM TR-10 -47 -53
(TR) TR-30 -43 -48
TR-50 -40 -43
TR-70 -36 -38
Compression set DIN 53517 CS (%) 17 20
at 20 °C (24h/-20 °C)
Brittleness point BP (°C) -60 -64
Low-temperature o.k. o.k.
bending at -50 °C

7.2 Low-temperature properties 7.3 Sealing force retention

Krynac and Perbunan grades are amorphous polymers. The ratio of acry-
® ®
The majority of industrial and automotive oil seals are NBR-based. In addition,
lonitrile and butadiene determines the glass transition process producing a tight sealing properties are also indispensable for different technical rubber
strong linear relationship between the glass transition temperature and the articles such as hoses and tubes.
acrylonitrile content (Gordon-Taylor relationship; Fig. 14).
Basic information about the sealing forces of vulcanizates relates to com-
A similar graph (but shifted to higher temperatures) can be obtained for pression set measurements. Depending on the test temperature, a typically
the characteristics of test methods on vulcanizates such as the TR test (e.g. “trough-shaped” curve is found, as shown in Fig. 16 (see following page).
TR10), the Gehman Test (e.g. T-10) and dynamic mechanical test methods These curves show three characteristic areas:
to evaluate the visco-elastic properties (for example the maximum of the loss
modulus or the tan δ and the maximum of damping measured by torsional The low-temperature branch: depends entirely on the acrylonitrile content,
pendulum tests). is best for Perbunan® 1846 F

The glass transition process can be successfully shifted to even lower tempera- The average-temperature branch is that in which no aging effects are to be
tures by means of plasticizers. This effect depends on the type and amount of considered. This level can be controlled by other compounding ingredients,
plasticizers used in the compound. for example, or by the crosslinking system. For superior results, straight sulfur
curing should be used. eV curing and peroxide curing give slightly inferior
Brittle tests and usually low-temperature bending tests are used to determine levels.
the mechanical properties at the test temperature. As these properties are also
significantly dependent on compounding ingredients like fillers and crosslink- The high-temperature branch reflects the effects of aging, thus showing best
ing systems, they cannot be represented by a simple Gordon-Taylor relation- results for peroxide curing, followed by eV curing and sulfur curing.
ship.

Perbunan® 1846 F is recommended to meet most stringent low-temperature

requirements. A typical set of properties is shown in Fig. 15.

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BAYMOD® N IN RUBBER ARTICLES
Fig. 16: Typical plot of the compression set properties of Fig. 17: Continuous compressive stress relaxation plot for
eV-cured Krynac® and Perbunan® vulcanizates of varying Perbunan® vulcanizates, test temperature 110 °C
acrylonitrile content

1.00
100
0.90
90
Compression Set (DIN 53517) (%)

80 0.80

70 0.70
60

F/F0
0.60
50
0.50
40
0.40 1/e relaxation time (�)
30

20 0.30
10
0.20
0 -3.00 -2.00 -1.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Log time of exposure
Temperature (°C)
Method: continuous compressive stress relaxation, test equipment: Elastocon AB
acrylonitrile content 18 % 28 % F: force depending on the test time; F=F(t); F0: starting force
34 % 39 % Compound: O-ring type, 70 Shore A, eV cure. Base polymer: Perbunan® 3430F

Seals are effective as long as they are capable of preventing leakages. There- 7.4 Gaskets
fore, to a large extent, the decline in sealing force determines their service life. Powdered polymers such as the Baymod® N grades are needed as
Continuous Stress Relaxation (CSR) which is specified in ISO 2294 (1998) elastic binding agents for various fibers in gaskets. In plant constructions
is the most effective method of determining the change in the sealing power such gaskets in flange joints must be reliable and durable. They have to
under stress. prevent leakages under high pressure conditions and in potentially
aggressive chemical environments. They must also be able to withstand
During CSR measurements, the retention force is recorded along with the temperatures up to 300 °C.
time of exposure. Under aging conditions, there is usually a decrease as a
consequence of aging effects. The relaxation time τ, which is identical to Various regulations have been drawn up to protect our environment from
the time when the relaxation index F/Fo reaches 1/e, is characteristic for undesired contamination. The German “TA LUFT” (Technical Instructions on
the vulcanizates involved (Fig. 17). Air Quality Control), published by the Federal German Ministry for the Envi-
ronment on July 30, 2002, is one example. Baymod® N plays an important
At a test temperature of 110 °C, relaxation times of almost 1000 h are role in this complex, multi-component systems.
typically found for Krynac - and Perbunan -based vulcanizates with good
® ®

heat resistance. These kinds of gaskets should preferably manufactured using the free-flowing
powdered polymers Baymod® N 34.52 and Baymod® N 34.82, which allow
easy and exact dosage. The polymer powder particles of approx 0.4 – 0.7
mm diameter are gel-free, otherwise complete solution in solvents like tolu-
ene or ethanol (or blends thereof) would not be possible.

After dissolving the polymer, various fillers, fibers, additives and the curing
agents are added. This compound is applied to the hot mill of a calender
where a thin layer is formed. In this process step the solvent is removed and
the curing is initiated. Subsequently the gasket is built up layer by layer until
the final thickness is reached. After calendering, the sheets are cured further
in an oven. Finally the gaskets are punched out of the gasket sheet.

Flange gaskets based on Baymod® N meet the requirements...

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 Fig. 18: Swelling of Krynac® and Perbunan® vulcanizates in Fig. 19: Swelling of Krynac® and Perbunan® vulcanizates in
organic liquids standard fluids

200 50
standard fuel acc. to ASTM D 471-79
Data are typical for medium standard oil IRM
acrylonitrile polymers brake fluid
40
150
methyl ethyl ketone
ASTM C
30

� weight
� weight

ethyl acetate
100
toluene 20
ASTM B
50
10
diethylether ethanol IRM 903
methanol glycerol ASTM A
isooctane IRM 901 IRM 902
0 0
12 16 20 24 28 32 36 12 16 20 24 28 32 36
solubility parameter (MPa)1/2 water solubility parameter (MPa)1/2

alkanes acids alkanes acids

aromatic hydrocarbons alcohols aromatic hydrocarbons alcohols
halo hydrocarbons phenols halo hydrocarbons phenols
ethers polyhydric alcohols ethers polyhydric alcohols
esters esters

7.5 Swelling and chemical resistance to media quently, standard fluids according to ASTM D 5964-07 like IRM 901, IRM
When selecting a suitable base polymer for a pre-defind rubber-based 902 and IRM 903 as well as reference fuels according to ASTM D 471 like
system, there are a large number of industrial organic and inorganic fluids ASTM fuel A, ASTM fuel B and ASTM fuel C are widely used when choosing
that have to be taken into account. a suitable material (Fig. 19).

Attempts are made below to define pro and con principles for Krynac®/ It should also be noted that:
Perbunan®   vulcanizates. The reader is advised to consult further literature or
to contact the LANXESS Technical Service Representatives for details. Swelling depends strongly on the acrylonitrile content. High levels of acrylo-
nitrile lead to smaller changes in volume and weight.
For organic fluids the solubility parameters (δ [(MPa)1/2) can be taken as a
guide which, according to Hildebrand, are connected with the heat of vapor- Swelling does not take into account possible chemical reactions caused by
ization (See for example: Solubility Parameters: Theory and Application in The the fluid, by decomposition products of the fluids, or by components in the fluid
Book and Paper Group ANNUAL, Volume 3, 1981 (John Burke) (http://aic. reacting with the NBR polymer.
stanford.edu/sg/bpg/annual/v03/bp03-04.html.) The solubility parameters
range from ~10 MPa1/2 to ~40 MPa1/2. Swelling is a process depending on time and temperature.

Fig. 18 gives a general survey showing that NBR-vulcanizates are poorly If the compound comprises constituents that are potentially extractable, thus
compatible with non-polar solvents (alkanes) and with highly polar liquids migrating into the fluid (e.g. plasticizers), swelling will be significantly influenced.
(e.g. some alcohols and multivalent alcohols). However, caution is also
appropriate with regards to ketones, ethers, organic acids, organic acid Resistance to water and aqueous media
esters, aromatic hydrocarbons and halo-hydrocarbons, for example. Conse- Provided the composition of the compound is correct, vulcanizates based
on Krynac® and Perbunan® are fairly resistant in aqueous media. The level
of swelling does not significantly depend on the acrylonitrile content. In
addition, good resistance is mostly found in diluted inorganic bases, like
caustic soda solution, for example. The resistance in diluted inorganic acids
is inferior, and generally limited to ambient temperature conditions.
Oxidizing acids often cause irreversible changes in the vulcanizates.

...of the German Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control

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FAVORABLE PROPERTIES OF
KRYNAC® AND PERBUNAN®
IN RUBBER ARTICLES
Fig. 20a: Diffusion of nitrogen and air
Comparison of Krynac® and Perbunan® with various other elastomers at 60 °C

>3000
300
Coefficient of permeation (1017 KD [m/s Pa] )

250

200

150

100

50

0
NBR 18* NBR 28* NBR 34* NBR 39* IIR AU CSM CR SBR NR VMQ

nitrogen nitrogen

air air * ACN content (%)

7.6 Various other properties 7.6.2 Resistance to gas permeation

Vulcanizates based on Krynac® and Perbunan® are recommended base
7.6.1 Resistance to abrasion and wear materials for barrier membranes against a variety of gases like air, nitrogen,
Reinforced vulcanizates based on Krynac®/Perbunan® have fairly good hydrocarbons, refrigerants and carbon dioxide.
resistance to abrasion and wear. In fact, Krynac®/Perbunan® is the first
choice if oil resistance is also required. The permanent dipole moment of the CN-group prevents (non-polar) gases
from diffusing freely through the elastomer matrix. Base polymers with a high
Compared with other polymers, the order is as follows: acrylonitrile content are preferably used. High acrylonitrile polymers enable
BR < NBR < NR, SBR a similar level of tightness to that of IIR. The permeation coefficient of various
other elastomers is significantly higher, of course (see Figs. 20a and 20b).
Within the range of NBR polymers, Krynac® X has the best wear and
abrasion properties (see section 6)

Brake shims: quieter and more comfortable ... ....with Perbunan®

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 Fig. 20b: Diffusion of carbon dioxide
Comparison of Krynac® and Perbunan® with various other elastomers at 60 °C

>9000
2000
Coefficient of permeation (1017 KD [m/s Pa] )

1800

1600

1400

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0
NBR 18* NBR 28* NBR 34* NBR 39* IIR AU CSM CR SBR NR VQM

* ACN content (%)

Compounding advice: 7.6.3 Ozone and weather resistance

The following principles concerning compounding are recommended to Like any other double-bond-containing elastomers, vulcanizates based on
minimize permeation further. Krynac®/Perbunan® are sensitive to ozone attack.

Set the filler content to the maximum level permitted by the specification. Without antiozonants:
Possibly use special fillers like mica, graphite or diatomaceous earth. Low acrylonitrile polymers are more sensitive than high acrylonitrile
If possible, avoid plasticizers and other liquid additives. polymers
With suitable antiozonants (p-phenylenediamines, Vulkanox® 4020):
Low acrylonitrile polymers become more resistant than high acrylonitrile
polymers.

In general, even well-protected vulcanizates cannot withstand extreme condi-

tions. This is due to the fact that antiozonants become compatible with the
polymer at an increased level of polarity and are then no longer effective in
protecting the surface against ozone.

It is important to note that fluxed blends of NBR and PVC show very good
ozone resistance. Cracks are not formed even under severe test conditions.
Antiozonants enhance this effect, but are not absolutely essential. Vulcani-
zates of this kind are very suitable for weather-resistant applications.

Blends of Krynac®/Perbunan® and EVM (Levapren®) also improve the ozone

resistance significantly.

When it comes to safety: Perbunan®.

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FAVORABLE PROPERTIES OF
KRYNAC® AND PERBUNAN®
IN RUBBER ARTICLES
7.6.4 Applications in electrical technical articles 7.6.5 Physiological properties
Acrylonitrile butadiene rubbers are frequently used in cable compounds The use of Krynac® and Perbunan® in technical rubber goods with which
including elastomers. The following are some examples: humans come into contact generally poses no problems, although some
special aspects have to be taken into consideration, depending on specific
Anti-adhesion properties: semi-conductive layers in heavy-duty cables are laws and regulations.
mostly based on blends of ethylene vinylacetate rubber, EVM (Levapren®)
and Krynac® and Perbunan® (or, if continuous processing from the very Rubber articles intended for repeated use in contact with vegetable oils,
beginning is required: Baymod N). ®
fats and greases are permitted by almost all governmental and international
regulations.
For cable sheating vulcanizate blends of Krynac®/Perbunan® and PVC are
state-of-the-art to achieve ozone resistance and oil resistance where required. For example the US FDA regulation CFR 21 § 177.2600 includes NBR,
provided the extraction limits according to CFR 21§180.22 are adhered to
For a halogen-free version, blends of Krynac®/Perbunan® and EVM the vulcanizate.
(Levapren®) are recommended. Regarding the German BfR (Federal Institute for Risk Assessment) Recom-
mendation XXI permits NBR as well if the migration limits are not exceeded.
As polymers produced by emulsion techniques, Krynac , Perbunan and
® ®
In general, Krynac® and Perbunan® polymers are well suited to these require-
Baymod N have limited uses as base polymers for insulation compounds.
®
ments, although some grades are excluded. Therefore, in case of interest, the
reader is requested to contact LANXESS TRP for confirmation.

Rubber articles for potable water applications

The regulations in this area of application differ considerably from country to
country. In general, Krynac® and Perbunan® are both possible candidates.
Provided the strict rules of compounding are followed, the requirement
regarding organoleptic properties, for example, are fulfilled. LANXESS is
prepared to disclose confidential details of the polymer composition to the
local authorities upon request.

Rubber articles in pharmaceutical use

Krynac® and Perbunan® have proved themselves in some seals and gaskets
in pharmaceutical applications.

Ideally suited for use in hygienically sensitive areas. Milking machine with rubber components approved for food contact

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Attractive and tough: non-corrosive and flame-retardant floorings
based on Krynac® (pict.: nora systems GmbH)

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BAYMOD® N AS POLYMERIC
ADDITIVES FOR PLASTICS

Acrylonitrile butadiene copolymers in some cases form a uniform mixed Fig. 21: Favorable extrusion properties achieved with
phase in blends with some polar thermoplastic polymers, e.g. PVC. pre-crosslinked Baymod® N

PVC is a rigid material. Monomeric plasticizers convert rigid PVC into a soft
material that stays flexible over a wide range of lower temperatures.

Flexible acrylonitrile butadiene polymers have a similar effect. This set of

properties can be achieved with the ground acrylonitrile butadiene polymers
Pre-crosslinked Baymod® N XL 32.32
of the Baymod® N range, which is summarized in the following table.

Pre-crosslinked Baymod® N grades give better extrusion performance and

surface characteristics of the finished profile, while non-pre-crosslinked
polymers are primarily recommended for molded parts.
Non pre-crosslinked Baymod® N 34.52
Figure 21 shows the effect of non-pre-crosslinked and pre-crosslinked
Baymod® N grades on the extrusion performance of a PVC compound.

Non pre-crosslinked Baymod® N 34.82

Baymod® N grades for plastic modification

non pre-crosslinked pre-crosslinked
Baymod® N grade 34.52 34.82 34.92 VP XL 32.32 XL 32.12
acrylonitrile content* (%) 33 33 33 31.5 31.5
ML 1+4/100 °C (MU) 40-50 65-75 80 35-60 35-60
average particle diameter (mm) 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.4 0.4
partitioning agent calcium stearate calcium stearate silica PVC silica

* measured on the base rubber before grinding

Application of Baymod® N in PVC modification The basic effect of pre-crosslinked Baymod® N XL 32.32 in PVC:
favorable properties Improvement of the compression set
Crashpad skins low level of fogging,
good dimensional stability 45
Compression set 24h/RT (%)

Sheeting good permanent flexibility, low migration,

40
low volatility and extraction of the plasticizer 80 %
Oil and fuel hose good resistance to oil and gasoline, 35
low migration of the plasticizer
30
Profiles improved low temperature flexibility, 60 %

improved compression set 25

Cables good physical properties, 20

good low temperature flexibility 0 10 20 30 40
Baymod® N XL 32.32 (parts per 100 in PVC)
Conveyor belts good resistance to oils and greases,
long service life
Amount of low molecular weigth plasticizer
Shoe soles good mechanical properties,
good abrasion and wear resistance

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 Fig. 22: Abrasion resistance Fig. 24: Oil resistance
(DIN 53516) (IRM 903; 168 h; 100 °C)

160 0

-5
Volume loss (mm3)

Weight loss (%)

140 -10

-15

120 -20

-25

100 -30
0 10 20 30 40 0 10 20 30 40
Parts by weight of NBR/monomeric standard plasticizer Parts by weight of NBR/monomeric standard plasticizer

Baymod® N XL 32.32 monomeric standard plasticizer Baymod® N XL 32.32 monomeric standard plasticizer

Pre-crosslinked NBR polymers in PVC help to develop the rubber-like dry Flexible PVC plasticized with monomeric plasticizers becomes brittle and
feeling of thermoplastic articles with good mechanical properties such as rigid due to plasticizer migration when exposed to extractive media such as
low abrasion and low compression set values. Pre-crosslinked NBR polymers fuels. The addition of Baymod® N makes it possible to reduce the level of
enhance the resistance to oil and fuel. Increased resistance (from regular to extractables significantly (see Fig. 23).
permanent) can be achieved for diluted mineral acids and bases.
Baymod® N has a positive impact on the swelling resistance of PVC-based
Unlike common plasticizers, compatible polymeric materials migrate less articles in oils and technical fluids (see Fig.24).
under extractive conditions, which is essential for some applications. They
also generate a minimum of evaporation loss under heat and irradiation Apart from PVC, NBR-modifying polymers are also recommended for linear
conditions and thus are outstanding with regard to the fogging properties polyamides (PA) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene-based materials (ABS).
of the thermoplastic part.
Examples of PVC-based articles that require the additional use of Baymod® N
To summarize: The addition of Baymod® N to PVC compounds improves are door and window sealing strips, refrigerator seals, spiral hoses, tubes for
the abrasion resistance and enables compliance with the requirements of air and water, conveyor belts, tarpaulins and safety footwear.
safety footwear, for example (see Fig. 22).

Fig. 23: Fuel resistance

(Iso-octane/toluene 70/30; 70 h, 22 °C)

-5
Weight loss (%)

-10

-15

-20

-25
0 10 20 30 40
Parts by weight of NBR/monomeric standard plasticizer

Baymod® N XL 32.32 monomeric standard plasticizer

Baymod® N is a valuable asset in the building industry

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BAYMOD® N AS A POLYMERIC
COMPONENT IN FRICTION PARTS

The main purpose of a friction material is to stop the vehicle by converting Baymod® N XL 38.43 is used as a modifier for phenolic resins. A significant
mechanical energy smoothly and in a controlled fashion into heat. In practice, increase in the Charpy impact resistance can be observed when Baymod® N
brake units can heat up to such an extent that heat dissipation may become a XL 38.43 is added (see Fig. 25).
problem. Friction material should have a stable friction coefficient (µ) suitable
for the application. This should remain constant throughout the material’s life
under all conditions of temperature and pressure. Fig. 25: Improvement of the impact resistance of phenolic resins
The coefficient of friction is the key property of friction linings and pads. by adding Baymod® N XL 38.43
Baymod® N XL 38.43 increases the coefficient of friction just in the tempera-
25
ture range of 50 °C to 200 °C, where most braking action starts to take place

Impact resistance(kj/m2)
(see Fig. 27). 20

15
Safety and reliability are key terms in brake and clutch lining technology for
which acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymers are essential components in mix- 10
tures containing phenolic resins and various other inorganic and organic
5
ingredients. NBR rubber is an effective binder to increase the flexibility of
friction materials. Rubber is also active as a material that encapsulates the 0
abrasive powders, thus decreasing wear of the metal rotor. 0 5 10 15 20
Baymod® N XL 38.43 (weight %)

LANXESS has developed a free-flowing grade which is tailor-made for this

application the spray-dried grade Baymod® N XL 38.43 (properties see
table). In the microscopic image (see Fig. 26) the spray-dried Baymod® N Baymod® N grade for friction parts
XL 38.43 is compared with ground Baymod® N 34.52. pre-crosslinked / spray-dried
Baymod® N grade XL 38.43
The spray drying process leads to regular spherical particles with an
acrylonitrile content* (%) 34
average diameter of 20 µm. This structure allows homogenous distribution
ML 1+4/100 °C (MU) -
in the mixtures for pads prior to hardening.
average particle diameter (mm) 0.12
By contrast, a ground polymer like Baymod® N 34.52 consists of particles
partitioning agent CaCO3
that are fairly coincidental and irregular as a result of the grinding process,
and is less favorable in brake and clutch pad applications. * measured on supplied material

Fig. 26: Particle structure of Baymod® N XL 38.43 compared with Baymod® N 34.52

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Safely down the road with a heavy load....

Fig. 27: Comparison of the coefficient of friction at

various temperatures

0.7

0.6

0.5
Coefficient of friction

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0.0
0 100 200 300 400 500
Temperature (°C)

Baymod® N XL 38.43 without Baymod ® N XL 38.43

Baymod® N XL 38.43 ensures controlled braking under difficult conditions

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EXAMPLES FOR THE USE
OF KRYNAC®, PERBUNAN®
AND BAYMOD® N

Machine overbraiding hoses with metal or textile

(photo.: Herzog)

Oil-resistant Perbunan® keeps print rollers rolling

without fatigue

Technical foams made from Perbunan® for

reliable pipe insulation against heat and cold

Marathon-tested soles made of Krynac® with high resistance to wear and abrasion

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 Product range and typical properties
Acrylonitrile Mooney Density plasticizer Supply Standard Remarks
content (%) viscosity(1) ML (g/cm3) content form packaging
1+4/100°C (MU) (phr)
General purpose grades, medium-fast curing
Krynac® 2645 F 26.0 45 0.96
Krynac 2840 F
®
28.0 38 0.96
Krynac® 2850 F 27.5 48 0.97 25 kg bales on
Krynac 2860 F
®
28.0 60 0.97 bales pallets, contents:

Krynac® 3330 F 33.0 30 0.97 900 kg or 1050 kg

Krynac 3345 F
®
33.0 45 0.97
Krynac 3370 F
®
33.0 70 0.97
Slow curing grades
Krynac® 2950 F 30.0 53 0.97
Krynac® 3360 F 33.0 57 0.97 25 kg bales on excellent processing
safety, good storage
Krynac 4045 F
®
38.0 45 0.97 bales pallets, contents:
capability of cured
Krynac 4450 F
®
43.5 50 1.00 900 kg or 1050 kg compounds

Krynac 4955 VP*

®
48.5 55 1.01
High molecular weight grades (medium-fast curing)
Krynac® 3380 VP* 33.0 80 0.97 25 kg bales on for soft vulcanizates /
bales pallets, contents: vulcanizates with best
Krynac® 33110 F 33.0 110 0.97 900 kg or 1050 kg vulcanizate properties

Plasticizer-extended grade (phthalate free)

Krynac® M 3340 F 22.0 34 0.98 52 bales 25 kg bales on for soft vulcanizates;
pallets, contents: plasticizer Mesamoll®
900 kg or 1050 kg

High oil resistant grades (medium-fast-curing)

Krynac® 3950 F 38.5 50 0.99 25 kg bales on excellent oil resistance,
pallets, contents: good resistance
Krynac 4975 F
®
48.5 75 1.01 bales
900 kg or 1050 kg against fuels

For the grades Krynac 4045 F, Krynac 4450 F and Krynac 4955 VP* are slow curing grades see list of „slow curing grades“
® ® ®

Pre-crosslinked grades
Acrylonitrile Mooney Density pre-crosslink Supply Standard Remarks
content (%) viscosity(1) ML (g/cm3) charac- form packaging
1+4/100°C (MU) teristics
Krynac® XL 3025 29.5 70 0.96 medium for improved
extrusion and
25kg bales calendering
Krynac® XL 3355 VP* 33.0 55 1.00 high bales on pallets, (processing rate,
contents 900 kg
or 1050 k lower shrinkage,
Krynac® XL 3470 F 34.0 70 (2) 0.99 high
better collapse
resistance, surface)

Carboxylated grades
Acrylonitrile Mooney Density Carboxylic Supply Standard Remarks
content (%) viscosity(1) ML (g/cm3) acid (%) form packaging
1+4/100°C (MU)
Krynac® X 146 32.5 45 0.97 1 for excellent wear
25kg bales on
Krynac X 160
®
32.5 58 0.97 1 and abrasion
pallets, contents
bales resistance,
Krynac® X 740 26.5 38 0.99 7 900 kg or
high modulus
1050 kg
Krynac® X 750 27.0 47 0.99 7 vulcanizates

(1) unmassed, ISO 289 (2) massed * Trialproduct (VP=Versuchsprodukt), please see page 30.

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 Product range and typical properties

General purpose grades, fast curing

Acrylonitrile Mooney Density Supply Standard Remarks
content (%) viscosity (1) ML (g/cm3) form packaging
1+4/100°C (MU)
Perbunan® 2845 F 28.0 45 0.96
25 kg bales
Perbunan® 2870 F 28.0 70 0.96
on pallets,
contents:
Perbunan® 3430 F 34.0 32 0.97 bales 900 kg or
1050 kg
Perbunan 3445 F
®
34.0 45 0.97

Perbunan® 3470 F 34.0 70 0.97

Clean high modulus grades (CHM-grades), fast curing

Perbunan® 2831 F 28.6 30 0.96

Perbunan® 2846 F 28.6 42 0.96 25 kg bales „low mould fouling“

on pallets, grades,best vulcani-
Perbunan® 3431 F 34.7 29 0.97 bales contents: zate properties, low
900 kg or level of extractables,
Perbunan® 3446 F 34.7 42 0.97 1050 kg recommended for
potable water
Perbunan® 3481 F 34.7 78 0.97

Perbunan® 1846 F belongs to the group of CHM grades, as well

Grades with very good low temperature flexibility

Perbunan® 1846 F 18.0 45 0.93 25kg bales on For seals and other
pallets, contents: articles with stringent
bales low temperature
Perbunan® 2255 VP* 22.0 57 0.94 900 kg or 1050 kg
requirements

High molecular weight grades

Perbunan® 2895 F 28.0 95 0.96 25kg bales on for soft vulcanizates;
bales pallets, contents: good dynamic
Perbunan® 28120 F 28.0 120 0.96 900 kg or 1050 kg properties

High oil resistance grades (medium-fast-curing)

Perbunan® 3945 F 39.0 45 0.99
25kg bales on excellent oil resi-
Perbunan® 3965 F 39.0 65 0.99 pallets, contents: stance,
900 kg or 1050 kg good resistance
Perbunan® 3976 VP* 40.0 65 0.99 bales against fuels

Perbunan® 4456 F 44.0 55 1.01

Perbunan 3976 VP * and 4456 F belong to the group of CHM grades, as well

(1) unmassed, ISO 289

* Trial product (VP=Versuchsprodukt), please see page 30.

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POWDERED ACRYLONITRILE-
BUTADIENE RUBBER

Product range and typical properties

Acrylonitrile Mooney Density Average Partitioning Standard Remarks
content (base viscosity (1)
ML (g/cm ) 3
particle agent packaging
polymer) (%) 1+4/100°C (MU) size (mm)
Non pre-crosslinked grades
Baymod® N 34.52 33.0 45 0.98 0.70 25 kg boxes (polyeth-
calcium Polymer soluble
ylene-lined) on ­pallets,
Baymod® N 34.82 33.0 70 0.98 0.70 stearate in methyl-ethy-
contents: 750 kg
glycole, application
Baymod® N 33114 33 .0 110 0.98 0.60 Silica 25 Kg boxes (polyeth- in organic
ylene-lined) on pallets, solvents possible,
for gaskets
contents 750 Kg
Pre-crosslinked grades

Baymod® N XL 32.12 31.5 47.5 1.01 0.40 Silica

Baymod® N 33.0 55 1.00 0.40 Silica

XL 3364 VP* 25 kg boxes (polyeth- thermoplastic
Baymod® N XL 32.32 31.5 47.5 1.01 0.40 PVC ylene-lined) on ­pallets, modification,
contents: 750 kg; especially for PVC

Baymod® N 33.0 55 1.00 0.40 PVC

XL 33.61 VP*

Baymod® N XL 38.43 34.0 115 (2) 1.04 0.12 calcium brake and
carbonate clutch pads

(1) unmassed, ISO 289

(2) massed
* Trial product (VP=Versuchsprodukt), please see page 30.

NANO ADDITIVE BASED ON

BUTADIENE STYRENE AND
ACRYLATES
Product range and typical properties
Gel-Type P (g/cm3) d60 (nm) Ospec (m2/g) TG (°C) OH-cont.
(mg KOH/g)

Nanoprene® B P600H VP* SBR 1.06 47.4 126 60 20,5

Nanoprene® B P400H VP* SBR 1.04 40.3 146 37,5 34,6

Nanoprene® B PM00OH VP* SBR 1.02 50 125 -2,5 25,1

Nanoprene® B M10OH VP* SBR 1.02 50 125 -9 27,3

Nanoprene® B M15OH VP* SBR 1.0 45.5 132 -14,5 25,2

Nanoprene® B M75OH VP* BR 0.94 50.9 127 -77 32,8

Packaging: bale of 25 kg

* Trial product (VP=Versuchsprodukt), please see page 30.

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Quality & Environmental Management The manner in which you use and the purpose to which you put and utilize
Krynac , Perbunan , Baymod N are produced under strict control regarding
® ® ® our products, technical assistance and information (whether verbal, written
safety, environmental protection and quality. The whole supply chain, from or by way of production evaluations), including any suggested formulations
production to customer service, is covered by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and recommendations, are beyond our control. Therefore, it is imperative that
certification. you test our products, technical assistance and information to determine to
your own satisfaction whether they are suitable for your intended uses and
Product safety applications. This application-specific analysis must at least include testing
Relevant safety data and references as well as the necessary hazard warning to determine suitability from a technical as well as health, safety, and
labels can be found in the Material Safety Data Sheet. environmental standpoint. Such testing has not necessarily been done by us.
Unless we otherwise agree in writing, all products are sold strictly pursuant
Food contact to the terms of our standard conditions of sale. All information and technical
Information concerning FDA and BfR compliance can be obtained on assistance is given without warranty or guarantee and is subject to change
request from the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Department without notice. It is expressly understood and agreed that you assume and
(HSEQ) of Lanxess. hereby expressly release us from all liability, in tort, contract or otherwise,
As with any product, use of the products mentioned in this publication in a incurred in connection with the use of our products, technical
given application must be tested (including field testing, etc.) by the user in assistance, and information.
advance to determine suitability. Any statement or recommendation not contained herein is unauthorized and
shall not bind us. Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation
Health and Safety Information: to use any product in conflict with patents covering any material or its use.
Appropriate literature has been assembled which provides information No license is implied or in fact granted under the claims of any patent.
concerning the health and safety precautions that must be observed when
handling the LANXESS products mentioned in this publication. For materials Forward-looking statements
mentioned which are not LANXESS products, appropriate industrial This product information contains forward-looking statements based on
hygiene and other safety precautions recommended by their manufacturers current assumptions and forecasts made by the LANXESS AG management.
should be followed. Before working with any of these products, you must Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead
read and become familiar with the available information on their hazards, to material differences between the actual future consolidated results, finan-
proper use and handling. This cannot be overemphasized. Information cial situation, development or performance of the company, and the estimates
is available in several forms, e.g., material safety data sheets and product given here. The company assumes no liability to update such forward-looking
labels. Consult your LANXESS representative in Germany or contact the statements or to adapt to future events or development.
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Department (HSEQ) of LANXESS
Germany or - for business in the USA - the LANXESS Product Safety and Krynac® and Perbunan® are registered trademarks of LANXESS Deutschland
Regulatory Affairs Department in Pittsburgh, PA. GmbH. Baymod® is a registered trademark of Bayer AG, Germany.
Regulatory Compliance Information: Some of the end uses of the products © 2013, LANXESS Deutschland GmbH. All rights reserved.
described in this publication must comply with applicable regulations, such
as the FDA, BfR, NSF, USDA, and CPSC. If you have any questions on the
regulatory status of these products, contact your LANXESS Corporation
representative, the LANXESS Regulatory Affairs Manager in Pittsburgh,
PA or the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Department (HSEQ) of
LANXESS Germany.

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Our state-of-the-art polimerization enables state-of-the-art

solutions for our customers. Krynac® Perbunan® and
Baymod® N – quality-brands for definitely convincing results.

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