Vulcan

Rubber molding material family

Lower fossil elastomer routes

Bio attributed, circular feedstock and renewable filler routes can reduce fossil input while retaining durable rubber performance.

8 property checks5 commercial examples13 supplier paths

Property screen

Useful ranges and selection cautions.

These are family level planning ranges. The selected commercial grade and its current data sheet control the design.

Claim typeBio attributed, recycled or mass balance
Chain of custodySupplier certification and site scope matter
Mechanical behaviorMust be validated against the approved compound
AgingHeat, fluid and ozone tests remain required
Filler routeRecovered carbon black can affect dispersion
SupplyRegional availability and allocation vary
Change controlAutomotive approval is usually required
Key cautionDo not treat renewable claim as biodegradability

Typical applications

Where this family enters a shortlist.

  • Durable weather seals
  • Lower fossil technical rubber
  • Circular filler compounds
  • Mass balance elastomer programs

Questions before approval

What can change the decision.

  1. Which sustainability claim is approved?
  2. Does the supplier certificate cover the purchased site and grade?
  3. What revalidation does the customer require?

Existing material names

Commercial families to start the search.

These names are examples within the broader family. They are not presented as equivalent grades or approved substitutions.

ARLANXEO Keltan EcoWACKER ELASTOSIL ecoCabot Evolve sustainable carbon productsContinental ContiRe.Tex related material routesTrinseo bio attributed synthetic rubber