Elastomers and impregnated products

The market for elastomers and impregnated products is quite diverse. They face a number of challenges, including the need to improve sustainability, reduce costs and increase efficiency. Cellulose nanocrystals have been investigated as a potential additive to improve the performance of elastomers and impregnated products to help meet industry needs.

Tyres: TONACELL® can be added to rubber compounds used in tyre manufacturing to improve their mechanical properties. They can increase the stiffness and strength of rubber while reducing rolling resistance, resulting in improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.

Seals and gaskets: TONACELL® can be used in elastomeric seals and gaskets to improve their mechanical properties and reduce their permeability. They enhance the stiffness and strength of elastomers while reducing their susceptibility to swelling or degradation when exposed to fluids or gases.

Gloves: TONACELL® can be added to latex and nitrile rubber formulations used in glove manufacturing to improve their mechanical properties. They enhance the strength and elasticity of gloves while reducing their thickness, thus improving tactile sensitivity.

Balloons: TONACELL® can be used in latex formulations used in balloon manufacturing to improve their mechanical properties and to make them more colourful. They enhance the strength and elasticity of balloons, making them more resistant to breakage during inflation and handling.

Condoms: TONACELL® can be added to natural rubber latex formulations used in condom production to improve their mechanical properties. They increase the strength and elasticity of condoms, making them less likely to tear or rupture during use