Hydroxyl Terminated Poly butadiene™ (hydroxyl-terminated liquid polybutadiene)

"Hydroxyl Terminated Poly butadiene™" is a polybutadiene-type liquid polymer with a highly reactive hydroxyl group at the end of the molecule. Like conventional polyurethane, it easily reacts and cures with isocyanates, forming a good urethane-based elastomer (rubber elastic body).

This elastomer has a butadiene structure with 1,4-bond main chains, so it has excellent water resistance, chemical resistance, electrical properties, and cold resistance. In addition, reinforcement with carbon black or white carbon and oil spreading with process oil, asphalt, etc. are possible.

Hydroxyl Terminated Poly butadiene™ chemical formula

Features of Hydroxyl Terminated Poly butadiene™

  • good rubber elasticity
    It has approximately 80% 1,4 bonds, making it an excellent rubber elastic material.

  • Excellent cold resistance
    It has excellent cold resistance as the embrittlement temperature of the cured product is below -70℃.

  • Exceptional water resistance
    Since the main chain does not contain ether or ester, it has excellent water and chemical resistance.

  • Effective reinforcement and oil spreading possible
    Reinforcement/increase with carbon black, various fillers, and oil expansion with process oil, asphalt, etc. are possible.

  • Excellent electrical properties
    It has electrical insulation and dielectric properties comparable to those of epoxy resin and silicone rubber, and is characterized by low temperature dependence. Furthermore, it has low moisture permeability, low water absorption, and low thermal stress, so it can withstand thermal cycle tests (-55℃ to +130℃).

  • Excellent workability
    Since it is a liquid, it is easy to process and can be easily mechanized, automated, and continuous, and it can be cast and processed on-site without sacrificing the elasticity and strength of rubber, increasing work efficiency. Taking advantage of these features, it is used in a variety of fields as a new rubber elastic material that can replace conventional ether-based polyurethane, ester-based polyurethane, silicone, epoxy, etc.

Hydroxyl Terminated Poly butadiene™ processing

Since the initial state is liquid, it is easy to process and can be used with various molding methods.

Hydroxyl Terminated Poly butadiene™ processing

Formulation examples and physical properties of cured products

Basic composition Oil-extended formulation Asphalt extension compound Contains short chain diol (1) Contains short chain diol (2) Inorganic filler reinforcement R-15HT basic formulation
Formula (parts by weight)
Hydroxyl Terminated Poly butadiene™
R-45HT
100 100 100 100 100 100
Hydroxyl Terminated Poly butadiene™
R-15HT
100
Catalyst (dibutyltin dilaurate) 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
liquid modified MDI 12.3 12.3 12.3 24.6 24.6 12.3 27.8
Aroma process oil 100
60/80 straight asphalt 100
Short chain diol (aniline type) 8.6
Short chain diol (bisphenol A type) 16.6
precipitated calcium carbonate 100
Physical properties of cured product
Tensile strength (MPa) 1.7 1.2 2.0 8.6 7.9 5.3 4.9
100% modulus (MPa) 1.2 0.6 0.6 3.3 3.5 2.1 1.9
stretch(%) 180 300 500 315 275 640 275
Tear strength (N/mm) 6 4 8 25 24 25 14
Hardness (Shore A) 48 36 41 74 75 65 60
concept Lower hardness
High elongation
Initial viscosity decrease
Cost reduction
Lower hardness
High elongation
Cost reduction
High strength High strength High strength
Cost reduction
Initial viscosity decrease
  • Mixing conditions: [NCO]/[OH]=1.05
    Curing conditions: Press 120℃ x 1 hour + Post curing 70℃ x 15 hours
    Physical property measurement conditions: JIS K 6301 compliant

  • The data listed on this page are representative examples of measured values under specific conditions, and are not standard or guaranteed values.

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