Rubber, Chlorinated

Name:
Rubber, Chlorinated
Detailed information:
An elastomer (natural rubber or a polyolefin) to which 65% of chlorine has been added to give a solid, film-forming resin. White, amorphous powder available in viscosity grades from 5 to 125 cP, the figures indicating viscosity of a 20% solution in toluene. Decomposes at 125C, soluble in aromatics, insoluble in aliphatics and alcohols. Compatible with almost all natural and synthetic resins. Chief use is in maintenance paints (marine, swimming pool, traffic, masonry, etc.).See “Hypalon” [Du Pont]; Rubber Hydrochloride.

Hazard:

Do not dry-mill chlorinated rubber with zinc oxide; mixture reacts violently at 216C. Do not use in baked enamels.