Evaluating Plasticizers for Elastomers used in High

  • Evaluating Plasticizers for Elastomers used in High
  • Evaluating Plasticizers for Elastomers used in High
  • Evaluating Plasticizers for Elastomers used in High
  • Are plasticizers effective in reducing low-temperature elastomer test values?
  • Plasticizers, when added to acrylic elastomer compounds, can reduce the low-temperature test values obtained compared to unplasticized compounds. Of the monomeric plasticizers tested, DB(3E)A and DADEG appear most effective. It should be noted these are the highest molecular weight of the monomeric esters tested.
  • What are acrylic elastomers used for?
  • Acrylic elastomers are used in applica-tions requiring continuous service up to 175°C and intermittent exposure to ex-tremely high temperatures of up to 200°C.1 These elastomers are considered lower-cost alternatives to other high-temperature elastomers, such as fluoroelastomers (FKM) and fluorosilicones (FVMQ).
  • Why do we use plasticizers for elastomers?
  • Plasticizers are commonly used only for their as molded low-temperature contribution. Effective plasticizers for the above-named elastomers should have resistance to volatility and extraction at elevated temperatures. Weight changes and low-temperature flexibility after laboratory aging are indicators of plasticizer permanence.
  • Are standard polymeric elastomers suitable for low temperature performance?
  • Standard polymeric esters are well known for their permanence in these elastomers, but are insufficient at im-proving low temperature performance. The esters tested in this study are lower molecular weight esters that have high heat resistance, but provide much needed low temperature flexibility, both before and after high heat-aging.
  • Which polymer systems use plasticisers?
  • Other polymer systems that use plasticisers include acrylic polymers, polyamides, polyolefins, polyurethanes, certain fluoroplastics, and elastomers. 7 Particularly, plasticisers are commonly used in films, cables and plastic tubing applications, which require high material mechanical flexibility. 6
  • Why is a plasticizer important?
  • The information provided indicates that the permanence of the plasticizer is key to maintaining compound performance after extended exposure to high temperatures. larity ester plasticizers is critical to as- ducing thermal stability of filled AEM sure optimal compatibility and com- compounds. To address these issues, Du-pound performance.

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