Aflux® 42

Aflux® 42 by Rhein Chemie Additives (Lanxess Group) is a processing promoter for natural- and synthetic rubbers like NR, SBR, NBR, CR and EPDM. It also functions as an excellent dispersing agent for fillers and rubber chemicals. It enhances the plasticity of uncured compounds, flow properties, output and the rate of extrusion of profiles. It imparts smooth surfaces to extrudates and calendered foils. It is suitable for continuous vulcanization processes (LCM, UHF) and injection molding. Aflux® 42 finds application in technical molded and injected articles like footwear. Recommended dosage level is 2-5 phr and in NBR is 2-4 phr. It has a shelf life of 3 years.