STRUKTOL® SCA 98 & SCA 985

An Overview

STRUKTOL® SCA 98 and SCA 985 are silane coupling agents for use in rubber compounding.
When used in rubber compounding, they provide coupling of non-black pigments to the polymer
backbone allowing for:
Improved abrasion resistance
Higher compound modulus
Lower hysteresis
Improved compression set
Improved rolling resistance in tire tread compounds

The theory for their effectiveness is that the silane portion of the molecule couples with OH
groups on the silica and silicate surfaces in non-black pigments. The sulfur portion of the mole-
cule is available for curing activity and can enter into the vulcanization mechanism. The SCA 98
is a tetra-sulfide silane while the SCA 985 is a di-sulfide silane. When the SCA 985 is used as a
1:1 replacement for the SCA 98, a reduction in the cured modulus and maximum tensile may be
noticed. This can usually be regained by increasing the sulfur level in the final mix pass.

THE REINFORCEMENT OF NON-BLACK FILLERS IS

ENHANCED BY STRUKTOL®SCA 98 & SCA 985

Suggested Dosage phr

Levels per 100 phr filler
Silica, ppt 3 – 13
Clay 0.3 – 1.0
Calcium Stearate 6–7
Magnesium Silicate (talc) 1–4
Fumed Silica 3 - 15

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 MIXING AND DUMP TEMPERATURE

Part or all of the non-black filler should be dispersed with the STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985
in the first mixing stage. The remaining ingredients should be added after the silane coupling
agent and the filler have been incorporated. Curatives should be added in the last mixing stage.

SUGGESTED TYPICAL MIX SCHEDULE

0' Rubber
½' ½ to all non-black pigment STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985
2½' Black, if present, oil, stearic acid, zinc oxide
3½' AO2 , AO3
4½' Clean
5' Dump

Because of the sulfur present in the STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985, it is necessary to control
the maximum mixing temperature.

The following are recommended dump temperatures:

Natural Rubber 150°C

SBR 150-160°C
NBR 140°C

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 POLYMERS AND STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985 EFFECTIVENESS

ACM NDA
IIR GOOD
CM GOOD
XNBR GOOD
EPDM EXCELLENT
ECO EXCELLENT
FKM NDA
HIIR HALOBUTYL GOOD
CSM EXCELLENT
NATURAL RUBBER EXCELLENT
CR EXCELLENT
NBR EXCELLENT
BR EXCELLENT
IR EXCELLENT
SBR EXCELLENT
URETHANTE GOOD
VAMAC GOOD

Excellent - STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985 favorably influences properties, producing

significant improvements in physical properties and state of cure.

Good - STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985 has an effect on physical properties producing enhanced
modulus and improved abrasion.

NDA - No data available in actual experience with STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985.

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 AREAS OF RUBBER INDUSTRY WHERE
STRUKTOL® SCA 98/SCA 985 WOULD BE BENEFICIAL

Footwear - abrasion resistance

- cutting and chunking resistance
- flex life improvement

Rolls - abrasion resistance

- aging resistance
- processing
- set reduction (better load bearing)
- reduced water swell
- lower hysteresis

Mechanical Molded - increased modulus

Goods
- better heat aging
- compression set reduction
- dynamic property improvement
- reduced swell to polar liquids
- filler substitution (non-black for black)

Hose - improved abrasion on cover

- better heat aging
- increased modulus
- lower compression set
- improved adhesion to reinforcing elements

Solid Tires - improved abrasion

- lower hysteresis
- higher modulus
- improved processing

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 Tires - treads for abrasion, hot tear, improved rolling resistance,
- lower hystersis
- carcass for adhesion and/or filler substitution
- breaker (belt) stocks for adhesion

Belts - Flat Belts - increased abrasion

- improved reversion resistance
- reduced cost with clay substitution for black
- improved cord adhesion
- increased flex life and modulus

Belts - V Belts - increased modulus

- improved abrasion
- longer flex life
- improved adhesion to reinforcing elements

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 Struktol Silane Coupling Agents

Struktol silane coupling agents are for use in rubber compounds, particularly mineral-filled, and
allow for:

• Lower compound viscosity

• Higher compound modulus
• Improved abrasion resistance
• Lower hysteresis
• Improved compression set
• Improved rolling resistance in tire tread compounds
• Improved dispersibility
• Faster incorporation

Contact Struktol Company of America now for our Silane Coupling Agents brochure with CD.

Phone: 800-327-8649 or 330-928-5188

E-mail: customerservice@struktol.com

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 Peroxide Dispersions

Struktol peroxide dispersions are widely used in crosslinking several polymers in the
rubber industry, as well as acting as a viscosity reducer in polypropylene. The
proprietary carriers aid in dispersing the peroxide and will reduce incorporation time.

Product
Product name: Chemical composition: Features: Typical data:
form:

STRUKTOL® 70% active Dicumyl • Higher peroxide content Melting point: 30-40 °C white
Peroxide DCP 70 • FDA sanctioned pastille
• Improved dispersion Specific gravity: 1.071
• Easy handling

STRUKTOL® 60% active α,α’-bis • Higher peroxide content Dropping point: 73-82 °C off-white
Peroxide DBDB 60 (tert-butylperoxy)- • Improved dispersion pastille
diisopropylbenzene • Easy handling Specific gravity: 0.955

Peroxide Dispersions 70a

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Moving Die Rheometer Cavity

Press Mold

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