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HS Code |
989292 |
| Product Name | Sinopec Butadiene Rubber |
| Chemical Formula | C4H6 (polymerized) |
| Appearance | Pale or light-colored solid |
| Density | 0.89-0.92 g/cm3 |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -105°C |
| Mooney Viscosity Ml1 4 100 C | 45-60 |
| Tensile Strength | 16-22 MPa |
| Elongation At Break | 400-600% |
| Volatility Loss On Heating 70 C 24h | <1% |
| Ash Content | <0.3% |
| Styrene Content If Copolymer | 0-30% |
| Standard Package | 35 kg bales |
| Main Application | Tires, rubber goods |
As an accredited Sinopec Butadiene Rubber factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | Sinopec Butadiene Rubber is packaged in 35 kg tightly sealed plastic or paper bags, labeled with product details and safety information. |
| Container Loading (20′ FCL) | Container Loading (20′ FCL) for Sinopec Butadiene Rubber: Typically loaded with 18-20 metric tons, packed in bales on pallets for efficient transport. |
| Shipping | Sinopec Butadiene Rubber is shipped in tightly sealed, moisture-proof, and UV-protected packaging, typically in 35kg bales or as specified by the customer. It is transported on pallets to prevent deformation, ensuring easy handling and safe delivery. Proper labeling and documentation accompany each shipment to comply with safety and regulatory standards. |
| Storage | **Sinopec Butadiene Rubber** should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and ignition sources. The storage area should be clean and free of sharp objects to prevent puncture or damage to packaging. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and acids. Properly label and securely seal all containers to prevent contamination and degradation. |
| Shelf Life | Sinopec Butadiene Rubber typically has a shelf life of 12 months when stored in cool, dry, and well-ventilated conditions. |
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Every batch of butadiene rubber we produce isn’t just a commodity rolling off a line — it’s the outcome of thousands of choices and years of experience managing fine technical balances. In the world of synthetic rubber, the devil stays reliably in the details: the purity of feedstock, the variance in microstructure, the control over polymerization temperature, and the reliability of logistics from plant to processor. Our Sinopec butadiene rubber, best known in the market as BR9000 and BR1220, isn’t just a line item in a procurement list; it’s the result of a rigorous, daily commitment to tight process control and performance consistency.
Feedstock quality sets the stage for the entire process. The butadiene monomer we pull through our extraction units must hit purity numbers that leave little room for error. Any hint of impurity makes itself known sooner or later during extended vulcanization or compounding. Consistently high-purity butadiene means fewer unwanted side reactions, less off-spec polymer, and less scrap, so the final rubber pellets arriving at a tire molding line or hose manufacturer prove more predictable batch by batch.
Years of watching batches rise and fall on the impact of small feedstock differences taught us that investing in feed purification, tight supplier relationships, and on-site analytical labs pays off each time an end user gets longer tire life or better cut resistance. We focus heavily on minimizing contaminants such as acetylene and styrene in the butadiene stream — not because marketing says so, but because in real downstream processing, these trace chemicals have outsized impact.
We invest a lot of capital and process engineering into our solution polymerization and emulsion methods, depending on the grade. For BR9000, which enjoys broad use in tire and footwear industries, we use solution polymerization with nickel catalyst. This method gives us precise control over molecular weight and the cis-1,4 content. High cis-content butadiene rubber, typically above 96%, yields abrasion resistance and resilience that stands up to high-mileage, heavy-load, and demanding applications.
BR1220, on the other hand, takes a different path — built on emulsion polymerization. The advantage with BR1220 is its adaptability to applications that need a balance of processability and filler compatibility. Being less viscous, it works smoothly into blends, especially with natural rubber, and proves effective for rubber products shaped by extrusion or calendering, like conveyor belts and protective layers in cables. Using both solution and emulsion lines at our facilities means we match the grade to the real-world application, not just a price point.
What sets Sinopec butadiene rubber apart? Reliable tensile strength, consistently high elongation before break, low-temperature flexibility, and steady resilience under repeated deformation. In BR9000, the high cis-1,4 structure results directly in elevated dynamic performance; you’ll find the force returns and cut-growth rates align with some of the world’s best rubber. Tire builders see this play out in superior rolling resistance and grip, which doesn’t just sell more tires — it means safer products for everyone on the road.
Talking with compounders who rely on our product, typical molecular weights sit in the sweet spot for mixing, making downstream batch processing less prone to viscosity jumps or unpredictable cure rates. That means recipes work as they should, batch after batch, whether blending with NR for truck tire treads or adding to SBR for shoe soles.
The emulsion-based BR1220 grade comes with relatively lower Mooney viscosity, which means less energy input during mixing — a real benefit for plants that want to stretch their energy budgets without giving up mechanical properties. These are details we don’t ignore, since every percent saved at this step pays back at the scale we operate.
We hear it every week: customers want to minimize batch-to-batch drift. In actual production settings — tire calendering lines or extruder halls sweating out the summer heat — a consistency issue isn’t just paperwork, it turns into downtime and waste. By drawing on dozens of in-line sensors, statistical process control, and hands-on QA, our operators spot small drifts before they turn into shipment-wide problems. This sort of discipline doesn’t make headlines, but it keeps compounders and molders coming back.
Long-term partners tell us they're more interested in minimizing setup and recipe tweaking than chasing the cheapest sticker price on the market. Our investment in process control cuts out those hidden time sinks. Regular site visits, technical audits, and keeping process engineers on the phone with customers reinforce that commitment — it’s a two-way street that keeps everyone’s supply chain tighter.
Sinopec butadiene rubber finds a home in almost anything that faces continual flex, impact, or abrasion. Tires consume the lion’s share, both for new carcass building and retreads. High resilience and low-heat build-up set our grades apart in these applications, with big real-world impact: lower rolling resistance and improved wear life. We worked closely with leading tire OEMs who saw significant reductions in tread wear and improved wet grip after switching from a blended or lower cis-content grade to BR9000.
Footwear and sporting goods pick up on these same mechanical strengths. Shoe sole manufacturers use our BR to boost rebound and to resist the chunking and tearing that show up under rough use. For conveyor belts, it’s all about balancing toughness with flexibility — a balance that shifts depending on whether belts move aggregate at a stone mill or delicate packages in a logistics hub. Each use case brings unique compounding requirements and demands an attentive supplier who understands these practical constraints.
Rubber hoses and seals gain from low glass transition temperature: our grades handle cold climates better than many lower-cis rubbers on the market, and the elastic recovery stays reliable through repeated cycles. This trait has won us contracts in both automotive and heavy industry. Anyone who has swapped out hoses after a winter freeze can appreciate what a difference this makes.
Comparing our product to other BRs in the market — the major distinction comes down to microstructure control and the origin of the polymer. Lower cis-1,4 butadiene rubbers, often from older emulsion lines or blended sources, just don’t measure up in demanding applications. Our lines maintain this high cis-configuration, not because it sounds impressive in specs but because every 1% increase in cis-1,4 translates to visibly longer tread life and less heat generation at high speeds or under heavy cycles.
Importantly, we don’t tinker with recycled or “cut” feed in our standard grades. Markets flooded with blends or lower-cost variants often hide blend ratios. Plant operators notice these differences the hard way, whether during extrusion (unwanted viscosity spikes) or in aging tests (premature cracking or loss of resilience). The feedback loop from customer shops back to our process engineers drives tight knobs on reactor conditions.
We designed our supply chain to maintain material identity, preventing accidental swaps or blend-ins that can undermine final product performance. That stands in contrast to suppliers handling a patchwork of off-spec or sourced-from-multiple-origin stock, where drifts become common. Consistent molecular weight distribution means fewer shocks to end users; it keeps final part tolerances tighter and reduces reject rates in final inspection.
It’s easy to make marketing boasts, but customers ask for real data. Third-party lab tests on BR9000 confirm cis-1,4 content above 96%, with tensile strengths and elongation numbers holding steady across quarterly testing. Major tire producers reported up to 8% reduction in rolling resistance after shifting compounds toward higher-content BR9000, compared to legacy low-cis materials. For BR1220, extrusion line operators noted a direct reduction in torque draw and smoother flow, saving hours in line calibration every quarter. These savings add up at scale, with environmental impact reflected in both lower scrap and reduced energy draw.
We document our product’s PFOA, phthalate, and heavy metal content to meet global OEM requirements. Regular audits help us meet international standards such as REACH and RoHS, and not just on the first shipment — regulatory compliance remains an ongoing job, not a box to tick.
One practical issue every manufacturer faces is volatility in raw material supply, especially during spikes in crude oil or butadiene extraction costs. While a trader can pivot between sources, downstream producers take a hit if quality fluctuates. We put contracts in place with upstream chemical crackers so our main production lines remain stable. We supplement this with in-house purification and storage, so batches don’t swing with every market ripple. Over the years, customers have reported fewer disruptions and less need to rebalance formulas after switching to a locked-in supply agreement.
Price pressure exists everywhere in the world of bulk chemicals, yet end-product users increasingly demand traceability, reliability, and consistent compliance. It doesn’t make sense to save a small margin up-front only to pay for recalls or batch quarantines later. That philosophy, learned through harder years, keeps our internal focus on long-term partnerships.
The rubber industry faces growing pressure to reduce environmental impact. Process emissions, water usage, and waste handling all matter. We invested in closed-loop systems and advanced wastewater treatment, not because regulators knocked at the door but because we saw the cost of ignoring these issues over decades. Internally, our focus sits on lowering VOC release and recycling process water to keep local impact minimal.
The market is slowly shifting to recycled content, “green” feedstocks, and even bio-based butadiene. We currently track emerging options and support pilot blends for early adopters. Yet, for most large-volume users, the performance gap between traditional petro-based BR and experimental grades remains real. Our innovation group runs side-by-side production lines to document any drop-off in aging, tensile, or dynamic properties before endorsing new content. No formulation shifts without rigorous real-world validation; it’s not about jumping on a “green” label but making sure compounders and end users don’t pay in downtime and defects.
A consistent rubber stream means little if customers can’t apply it well. We run technical seminars at key customer sites and collaborate on recipe tuning for new compounding setups. Grinding out marginal improvements in processability or aging often comes down to hands-on visits. Our technical service doesn’t stop when the shipment lands; it means ongoing feedback channels so production hiccups don’t wait for the quarterly review.
For new users migrating from natural or blended rubbers, we walk through recommended cure packages and accelerators. We’ve seen major gains in tire compound performance with small tweaks enabled by the predictability of our BR grades. Data-driven troubleshooting, fast sample turnaround, and technician visits keep surprises off the production line and ensure ingredient performance isn’t lost in translation.
Experience tells us that tomorrow’s rubber users demand more than just tonnage on a truck. They want traceability, repeatable performance, and the ability to manage their own risk. That’s why, as a manufacturer, we look beyond today’s price fluctuations to long-term relationships, process investment, and partnership with downstream innovation. We believe only tight, transparent supply chains meet modern regulatory and reliability demands.
Sinopec butadiene rubber, whether destined for tires grinding down highways or seals flexing in arctic cold, carries the story of years managing process risk, technical improvement, and partnership — all grounded in the day-to-day realities of modern chemical manufacturing. That’s not just marketing; it’s the difference that shows up in every factory, workshop, and end-user product down the line.
