Composition: SPRINTAN™ SLR 4502-Schkopau is manufactured by anionic solution polymerization using an organo-lithium initiator. The product has a medium styrene/medium-high vinyl microstructure and a typical glass transition temperature of -35 °C. SPRINTAN™ SLR 4502-Schkopau is partially coupled and bears a generation 2 functionalization for improved polymer/filler interaction with carbon black as well as with silica. A non-staining stabilizer is added in the production. Application: SPRINTAN™ SLR 4502-Schkopau provides outstanding rolling resistance/abrasion for fuel efficient tire treads based on silica and/or carbon black. The medium-high-vinyl micro structure ensures excellent miscibility in blends with BR and makes SPRINTAN™ SLR 4502-Schkopau applicable in summer-, all-season- , as well as in HP/UHP tires. Synthos acquired the synthetic rubber business from Trinseo in 2021. |