Abstract
The effects of some commercial polymers used as a third component on the properties of the PVC blends with nonpolar rubbers, such as BR, SBR, EPDM, NR and reclaimed rubber, were studied. It was found that NBR-18 was a very efficient compatibiliser for PVC/nonpolar rubbers blends in a wide range of blend composition, and the mechanical properties of these blends were significantly improved even when the NBR-18 content was as low as 2%. The presence of NBR-18 in PVC/nonpolar rubbers blends promoted better dispersion of PVC particles in rubber matrix, and the interfacial adhesion between PVC and the rubber phases was significantly improved by the co-vulcanisation of NBR-18 and nonpolar rubbers as well as the same compatibility of PVC with NBR-18. The PVC/NBR-l8lnonpolar rubbers ternary blends have not only good mechanical properties but also good oil and low-temperature resistance and excellent electrical insulation property.
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