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ChengduFirst LF-32 White Carbon Black Dispersant

First Rubber LF-32 is a highly effective pre-dispersed white carbon black (silica) dispersant. Its chemical composition is a unique blend of fatty acids, fatty acid soaps, and fatty acid esters. During mixing, it adsorbs onto the surface of silica particles, acting as a physical barrier to prevent particle aggregation and ensure uniform dispersion throughout the rubber matrix. This dramatically enhances processability, reduces extrusion die swell, and yields smoother product surfaces. Significantly, LF-32 achieves these processing benefits without any adverse effects on the compound's vulcanization rate or final physical properties. It is compatible with both natural and synthetic rubbers, including NR, SBR, BR, and EPDM, and is particularly vital for formulating high-performance compounds where uniform filler dispersion is critical.

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Product Description

Silica is a great filler—powerful reinforcement, low rolling resistance—but it is also a nightmare to process. It is hydrophilic, agglomerates easily, and during mixing it greedily absorbs accelerators, antioxidants and zinc oxide, messing up your cure and leaving you with a sticky, high-viscosity mess. That‘s where silane coupling agents like SI‑69 come in—they build the chemical bridges between silica and rubber. But even a good bridge needs solid foundations. LF‑32 works alongside the silane, filling the gaps that chemistry alone leaves open.

LF‑32 is a blend of fatty acids, fatty acid soaps and fatty acid esters, formulated specifically for high‑silica compounds. During mixing, its polar ends quickly adsorb onto the silica surface, wrapping each particle in a hydrophobic layer. This physical barrier stops the filler from re‑agglomerating, dramatically lowers Mooney viscosity, speeds up powder incorporation, and shortens your mixing cycle—not in theory, but in every single batch you run.

Unlike silane coupling agents, LF‑32 stays physically attached and does not participate in the vulcanisation reaction. The result: it has no negative effect on cure speed, crosslink density, or final mechanical properties. Hardness, modulus and tensile strength stay exactly where they should be. LF‑32 simply makes the process smoother—cleaner extrusions, lower die swell, fewer rejects.

Typical dosage is 2–5 phr. For silica‑loaded compounds like treads, conveyor belts and rollers, LF‑32 is a pragmatic addition to your formulation. The granule form is dust‑free, easy to weigh, and ready for automated feeding lines. If silica dispersion has been a headache, or if you want to push production efficiency without compromising performance, LF‑32 is worth a trial.

Typical reference data:

Chemical composition: Blend of fatty acids, fatty acid soaps and fatty acid esters

Appearance: White to off‑white granules

Recommended dosage: 2–5 phr

Packaging: 25 kg paper bag or carton with inner PE liner

Storage stability: 12 months in unopened packaging under cool, dry conditions