Superseded , Reaffirmed Standard
Historical

ASTM D4295-89(2012)

Standard Classification for Rubber Compounding Materials—Zinc Oxide

Summary

1.1 This classification system covers the compounding material commercially known as zinc oxide. The types of zinc oxide used in the rubber industry are related to the production process used. Typical chemical and physical properties are included.


Significance and Use:

Zinc oxide is an important rubber compounding material. It is used to activate the organic accelerators to increase the rate of vulcanization and to enhance physical properties. It is also a vulcanizing agent for halogen-containing elastomers.

Technical characteristics

Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Publication Date 01/01/1989
Confirmation Date 05/01/2012
Collection
Page Count 2
Themes Rubber compounding ingredients
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