Rubber, Hard

Name:
Rubber, Hard
Detailed information:
A rubber compounded with 30–50% by weight of sulfur and cured until an extremely hard, brittle product is formed. Lime or magnesia is used as activator. The theoretical maximum of sulfur that can combine chemically with rubber hydrocarbon is 32%. Combustible.

Hazard:

Flammable in form of dust.

Use:

Battery boxes, tank linings, acid- and alkali-resistant equipment, combs. As dust, filler for low-cost rubber products.