Rubber Process Oils (RPOs) are a mixture of different hydrocarbons used as plasticizers in rubber formulations. Plasticizers play a crucial role in dispersing fillers, reducing viscosity, and improving flexibility by inserting themselves between polymer chains.
RPO is classified into four main types based on its composition:
Aromatic RPO
Naphthenic RPO
Paraffinic RPO
Green RPO (Low PCA)
Aromatic
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