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Against the backdrop of global advocacy for green and sustainable development, the rubber products industry is also facing pressure to transform and upgrade. The pollution and resource waste problems generated in the traditional rubber production process are becoming increasingly prominent, and the emergence of environmentally friendly rubber compounds has brought new opportunities for the green development of the industry. This article will focus on environmentally friendly rubber compounds, providing a practical application guide for rubber product manufacturers from three aspects: their characteristic advantages, application fields, and application precautions.

 

1、 Characteristics and advantages of environmentally friendly rubber compound

Compared with traditional rubber compounds, environmentally friendly rubber compounds have many significant advantages, which make them a key material for promoting the green production of rubber products.

 

（1） Low pollution

Traditional rubber compounds release harmful substances such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hydrogen sulfide during production and use, posing a threat to the environment and human health. The environmentally friendly rubber compound adopts a new formula and production process, greatly reducing the content of harmful substances. For example, some environmentally friendly rubber compounds use water-based adhesives instead of traditional solvent based adhesives, effectively reducing VOC emissions, making the production environment cleaner, and reducing pollution to the atmospheric environment.

 

（2） Recyclable and reusable

Environmentally friendly rubber compounds have good recyclability. After the rubber products reach their service life, they can be recycled and reprocessed to make new rubber products. This not only reduces the demand for raw materials, lowers production costs, but also reduces the generation of waste, achieving the recycling of resources. For example, after being crushed and desulfurized, waste tires can be remade into environmentally friendly rubber compounds for the production of new tires or other rubber products.

 

（3） High performance performance

Environmentally friendly rubber compounds ensure environmental performance without sacrificing their physical and chemical properties. It has excellent wear resistance, aging resistance, tear resistance, etc., which can meet the requirements of various rubber products. For example, in the field of automotive tires, tires made from environmentally friendly rubber compounds not only meet environmental standards, but also perform well in terms of grip, handling, and comfort, providing drivers with a better driving experience.

 

2、 Application fields of environmentally friendly rubber compounds

Environmentally friendly rubber compounds have been widely used in multiple fields due to their unique advantages.

 

（1） Automotive industry

The automotive industry is one of the important application areas of rubber products. Environmentally friendly rubber compounds have a wide range of applications in automotive tires, seals, shock absorbers, and other fields. In tire manufacturing, the use of environmentally friendly rubber compounds can reduce pollution during tire production, while improving tire performance and lifespan. In terms of automotive seals, environmentally friendly rubber compounds can provide good sealing performance, prevent the leakage of liquids and gases, and their environmental performance meets the requirements of the automotive industry for indoor air quality.

 

（2） Construction industry

In the field of construction, environmentally friendly rubber compounds are mainly used for products such as waterproofing membranes and sealing strips. Waterproof membrane is an important material for building waterproofing. Waterproof membrane made of environmentally friendly rubber compound has excellent waterproof performance and durability, which can effectively prevent leakage problems in buildings. Sealing strips are used for sealing doors, windows, curtain walls, and other parts. Environmentally friendly mixed rubber sealing strips not only have good sealing effects, but also do not release harmful substances, ensuring the health of indoor environments.

 

（3） Electronic and electrical industry

The electronic and electrical industry has high requirements for the insulation and heat resistance of rubber products. Environmentally friendly rubber compounds can be used to make various electronic and electrical seals, insulation components, etc. For example, in the manufacturing of electronic products such as mobile phones and computers, environmentally friendly rubber seals can prevent dust, moisture, etc. from entering the interior of the product, protecting the normal operation of electronic components. At the same time, its environmental performance also meets the requirements of the electronic and electrical industry for product environmental standards.

 

3、 Precautions for the application of environmentally friendly rubber compounds

Although environmentally friendly rubber compounds have many advantages, there are also some issues that need to be paid attention to during application to ensure that their performance is fully utilized.

 

（1） Storage conditions

Environmentally friendly rubber compounds have certain requirements for storage conditions. It should be stored in a dry, ventilated, and cool place, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperature environments. Because high temperature and humidity may cause changes in the properties of the mixed rubber, affecting its subsequent processing and usage effects. At the same time, different types of environmentally friendly rubber compounds may have different storage periods, and companies should store and use them according to the requirements of the product manual.

 

（2） Processing technology

When processing environmentally friendly rubber compounds, it is necessary to adjust traditional processing techniques. Due to the differences in formula and performance between environmentally friendly rubber compounds and traditional rubber compounds, enterprises need to adjust parameters such as mixing temperature, time, and pressure according to specific situations. For example, some environmentally friendly rubber compounds require lower temperatures during the mixing process to prevent their performance from being compromised. In addition, precise control of the vulcanization time and temperature is also required during the vulcanization process to ensure the quality of the product.

 

（3） Quality control

In order to ensure the quality of rubber products made from environmentally friendly mixed rubber, enterprises need to establish a strict quality control system. From the procurement of raw materials, production of rubber compounds to the processing of rubber products, strict quality testing is required at every stage. For example, testing the physical and chemical properties of the mixed rubber to ensure that it meets product standards. At the same time, conduct visual inspection and performance testing on finished rubber products to promptly identify and resolve quality issues.

 

Environmentally friendly rubber compounds, as a green and sustainable material, have broad application prospects in the production of rubber products. Enterprises should fully recognize their characteristic advantages, actively expand their application fields, and pay attention to relevant matters in the application process to achieve green and sustainable development of rubber product production.