Every production manager has been there—standing between two options that look the same on paper but behave very differently in practice.
Carbon black is not just a filler—it is a defining factor in how a compound behaves, performs, and survives under stress. For decades, powdered carbon black has been the traditional choice, but with the introduction of pre-dispersed masterbatches such as IMLV/N330,
The ability to create lightweight, durable, and visually appealing products often comes down to one secret ingredient — the AC blowing agent, scientifically known as Azodicarbonamide.
If you’ve spent any time in rubber compounding, you’ll know that even the tiniest ingredient—by percentage or volume—can completely shift how a rubber compound behaves.
Formulators are constantly seeking a better balance between speed and safety, as well as between cure efficiency and environmental compliance. Among the many tools at their disposal, TMTM(TS)-80, a pr
Petroleum resin, also known as hydrocarbon resin, is a synthetic resin derived from the byproducts of petroleum cracking. It is a versatile, low molecular weight thermoplastic resin that plays a criti