Composition: SPRINTAN™ SLR 4602-Schkopau is manufactured by anionic solution polymerization using an organo-lithium initiator. The product has a medium styrene/high vinyl micro structure and a typical glass transition temperature of -25°C. SPRINTAN™ SLR 4602–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 4602 Schkopau provides outstanding wet grip/rolling resistance for fuel efficient tire treads based on silica and/or carbon black. The high-vinyl micro structure makes SPRINTAN™ SLR 4602 Schkopau applicable in summer-, all-season-, as well as in winter tires. Synthos acquired the synthetic rubber business from Trinseo in 2021. |