Tyres

Synthetic rubber is the primary element in tyre manufacturing Synthetic rubber is mainly used to make tyres, and it is the primary element in tyre manufacturing.  It is mixed with a filler agent like carbon black to make robust and strong tyres. Polybutenes act as extenders and plasticizers for a range of vulcanized elastomers including, for… Read more »

Thermoplastic road marking paints The addition of polybutene benefits thermoplastic road marking paints by making the hot melt coatings dry fast with a strong adhesion to the road surface.  Polybutene also offers good UV and thermal resistance which will help to reduce the brittle point and modify the softening point as well as increase the… Read more »

Polybutene has a superior compatibility in rubber formulations KEMAT polybutene can be used as an adhesive (plasticiser) for vulcanised elastomers containing both natural and synthetic rubbers for many rubber parts.  PIB enhances performance when compared to mineral and process oils.  It offers good plasticity and adhesion even when small amounts of polybutene are used. When used… Read more »

KEMAT polybutenes are pure, clean, non-toxic and safe for use in skin applications KEMAT polybutenes have exceptional low temperature flexibility, non-toxicity and light colour, which makes them ideal for use in medical applications.  Medical adhesives required for human contact, eg patches, surgical and medical tapes, wound care products and ostomy devices, are usually based on… Read more »

KEMAT polybutenes are non-toxic and FDA approved, therefore ideal in food packaging adhesives An important requirement in selecting food packaging systems is the barrier properties of the packaging material.  Food must arrive in perfect condition with the highest levels of hygiene and meet all regulations.  These are vital factors for maintaining the quality of packaged… Read more »

KEMAT Polybutene is used in the formulation of Cosmetics and Personal Care KEMAT polybutene is used in the formulation of eye makeup, lipstick and skin care products because it is a pure and clear, non-drying, sticky liquid, light in colour.  It is safe for use in skin applications, it is non-skin irritating, non-drying and hydrophobic. … Read more »

Polybutene is particularly suited for use in gum base compositions because of its inherent properties For hundreds of years, people globally have chewed on natural materials: waxes, latex and resin from certain trees. Synthetic gum is the material used today due to its reduced tackiness, improved texture and longer-lasting flavour.  Polybutene enhances gum base compositions… Read more »

Polybutene for use with LLDPE resins for agricultural film Polybutene is typically used with linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) resins for agricultural film.  KEMAT polybutenes Polybut™ and Polybol™ are selected on their narrow molecular weight distribution to avoid non-controlled migration and to optimise the cling properties.  LLDPE has the capacity of straining and having elastic recovery.  Stretch film… Read more »

KEMAT Polybutenes are excellent plasticizers and improve durability to specialised coatings KEMAT polybutenes are used as an ingredient in specialised coatings and paints.  Their favourable properties include water resistance, low colour, excellent adhesion and plasticisation of the final film.  They offer performance benefits to coatings for permeable substrates such as concrete, stucco and wood.  Polybutene… Read more »

Cable Oils, Gels, Potting Compounds, Flooding and Filling Compounds Polyisobutenes are typically used in cable insulation, waterproofing and protection of electrical / fibre optic cables as they offer a very high level of oxidative stability as well as resistance to oxidation while under electrical stress. Due to their non-conductive electrical properties together with their hydrophobic… Read more »