SSBR For High Performance Tires

Styrene Butadiene Rubber is currently the largest volume of synthetic rubbers, which is produced by the copolymerization of styrene and butadiene by either the emulsion or solution process. Although the emulsion process is clearly the current capacity leader, the solution process has better future potential due to versatility and flexibility in imparting desired polymer structure.

The current focus on high performance and "green" tires, as well as the current and upcoming government regulations regarding tire labeling, have contributed significantly to the increased popularity of the solution process.

Solution Styrene Butadiene Rubber provides an excellent balance between wet grip, low rolling resistance, and abrasion resistance in silica and carbon black compounds. SSBR is the first choice for the production of tire compounds, particularly for summer and winter tire treads.