ChemWorld | 6 | January 1990
Rubber Chemicals Introduces New Nonstaining Antiozonant
In October 1989, Uniroyal Chemical’s Rubber Chemicals Division announced that it developed a new rubber chemical which represents a milestone in leading edge technology for the rubber industry.
Durazone™ 37 is unique because it offers excellent nonstaining static and dynamic ozone resistance, improved flex life and serves as an excellent antioxidant for natural and synthetic rubber. This outstanding resistance to ozone without staining has never before been attainable with an antiozonant.
According to Dr. Joseph B. Eisenberg, Uniroyal Chemical’s former Rubber Chemicals business manager, “Durazone™ 37 represents a major break-
through for the rubber chemicals industry. As a nonstaining antiozonant, its key benefits will permit our customers and the rub-
ber industry to achieve a higher level of product quality, and solve a significant problem at the same time. We are confident that Durazone™ 37 will not only provide the tire industry with a technological advantage, but will also prove successful in other market (rubber) applications as well.”
The primary application of Durazone™ 37 is in tire sidewalls and is also recommended for use in almost any rubber product where nonstaining static and dynamic ozone and aging protection are required. It is especially effective in natural rubber, and in blends of NR with olefin-based rubbers such as Uniroyal Chemical’s line of Royalene® EPDM polymers, and Trilene® liquid EPDM polymers. ■
At the 136th Rubber Division Technical Meeting and Exhibition sponsored by the American Chemical Society, held October 1989 in Detroit, MI, Uniroyal Chemical featured seven distinct businesses which are prominent players in the Rubber Industry: Rubber Chemicals, featuring the introduction of Durazone™ 37, Royalene® EPDM, Royaltherm® silicone-modified elastomers, Royaltuf® modified EPDM, Trilene® liquid polymers, Paracril® nitrile rubbers, and Paraclor® chlorinated polyethylene elastomers.
Hovey S. Simon Selected As Recipient Of Uniroyal Chemical Career Award
Uniroyal Chemical Company has selected Hovey S. Simon as the recipient of the first-ever Uniroyal Chemical Career Achievement Award.
This Award recognizes the long-term exemplary accomplishments of a Uniroyal Chemical employee, based on four main criteria: innovation, initiative, impact and peer perception. The winner is selected by the Quality Recognition Sponsoring and Selection Committees.
Presently plant manager at the Geismar, Lousiana facility, Mr. Simon has over 47 years with Uniroyal Chemical Company.
According to Robert J. Mazaika, chairman of the Uniroyal Chemical Quality Recognition Sponsoring Committee, “Mr. Simon has distinguished himself over his career in every aspect of quality associ-
ated with manufacturing. He is recognized throughout the community and the company as a leader and innovator. His impact is well demonstrated by the success of the Geismar plant and its contributions to the entire company, our customers, suppliers, and Louisiana’s industrial community.” ■
Hovey S. Simon (left), plant manager at Uniroyal Chemical’s Geismar, LA location receives rendering of an authentic grandfather clock (the actual clock was delivered later) from Robert J. Mazaika. Hovey was selected as the first-ever recipient of the Uniroyal Chemical Career Achievement Award.
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