Millathane® 76 Datasheet - TSE Industries, Inc.

Millathane76®A MILLABLE POLYESTER POLYURETHANE RUBBERTSE INDUSTRIES, INC.Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76

TSE INDUSTRIES INC.CLEARWATER, FLORIDAFor the past forty years, TSE Industries has been an industry leader in new, innovativesolutions for the rubber industry. Our millable polyurethane elastomer, sold under thetrade name MILLATHANE ® , has grown to be the sales leader in the world today.TSE Industries has recently completed its Phase Five Expansion encompassing 300,000square feet spread over twenty acres in Clearwater, Florida. A large part of this isdedicated to significantly expanding our Research and Development efforts so that wewill remain the Technology Leaders into the 22nd Century.TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.4370 112th Terrace North, Clearwater, Florida 33762, USATel: (727) 573-7676 (800) 237-7634Fax: (727) 572-0487www.TSE-INDUSTRIES.comMILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 1

TABLE OF CONTENTSGENERAL DESCRIPTIONIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Typical polymer properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Typical physical properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3End use applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Crystallization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3VULCANIZATION OF MILLATHANE ® 76Sulfur curing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Effect of Sulfur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Effect of Thanecure ® ZM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Effect of MBTS and MBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Effect of Zinc stearate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Peroxide curing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Effect of peroxide concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Comparison of peroxides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8PROCESSING OF MILLATHANE 76Mixing on open mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Mixing in internal mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Compression and transfer molding . . . . . . . . . . .10Press-cures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Injection molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Calendering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Extrusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11BASIC COMPOUNDINGEvaluation of plasticizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Low Durometer Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Formulations for various hardnesses . . . . . . . . . .14Carbon black loading studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Non-black loading studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18VULCANIZATE PROPERTIESAbrasion resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Heat resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Compression set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Oil resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Chemical resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Hydrolysis resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Millathane 76 comparison to nitrile . . . . . . . . . .22Stress relaxation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Flexibility properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22ADHESION TO METALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24TSE INDUSTRIES PRODUCT LISTING . . . . . . . . . . .25Millathane ® , Thanecure ® and Crystal ® are registered trademarks of TSE Industries, Inc.The recommendations for the use of our products are based on tests believed to be reliable.However, we do not guarantee the results to be obtained by others under different conditions. Nothingin this brochure is intended as a recommendation to use our products so as to infringe on any patent.pg. 2 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

MILLATHANE ® 76A General Purpose Millable Polyester Polyurethane RubberAll Millathane polyurethanes can becompounded and processed by the use ofconventional rubber manufacturing equipment toproduce high quality abrasion resistantpolyurethane parts. Millathane76 is a millablepolyester polyurethane with improved processingproperties over a wide Mooney viscosity range andoffers many important features:■ Compression, transfer, injection molded in ahardness range of 30 to 90 durometer A.■ Vulcanized by sulfur or peroxide cure systems.■ Excellent damping properties in vibration controland oil and fuel resistance for automotiveapplications.■ Comparable to nitrile in oil and fuel resistance,but better low temperature properties, excellentozone and abrasion resistance.■ Replaces conventional elastomers like naturalrubber, nitrile, and EPDM.■ High tear strength and good stress relaxationproperties.Millathane76 is a very suitable choice for use inproducts such as bushings, small copier rolls;automotive applications — bumpers, o-rings,hydraulic seals, belts, gaskets, solid tires — andmany other high performance polyurethaneapplications.TYPICAL POLYMER PROPERTIESChemical typePolyester polyurethanePhysical formSolid bale or milled sheets*ColorLight to dark amberSpecific gravity 1.22Mooney viscosity range(ML 1+4 @ 100° C) 25 to 70Standard Mooney viscosity(ML 1+4 @ 100° C) 35 ± 10Storage stabilityExcellentHealth hazardNone*Milled sheets contain 1.5 phr of carbodiimide for improvedhydrolysis resistance.TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIESHardness range30 to 90 ATensile strength4500 psi, 31 MPaElongation 500%Tear strengthVery good (sulfur cure)Compression setVery good (peroxide cure)Low temperature -40°C (-40°F) brittle pointHeat aging 100°C Good (sulfur cure)Very good (peroxide cure)Ozone resistance ExcellentWeatheringGoodResilience 10 to 20%MILLATHANE76END USE APPLICATIONSPrinting rollersDrive beltsO-ringsSpecialty hoseCan tester padsGrease sealsPacking gasketsSuction cupsSealsIndustrial solid tiresVibration isolatorsSuspension bushingsConveyor beltingCopier rollsDust coversChute liningsHydraulic sealsCRYSTALLIZATION OF MILLATHANE 76Millathane 76 undergoes a reversible change called crystallization where the polymer chains align themselvesinto a crystal network. This causes Millathane 76 to become very hard and white in color. Crystallization occurswhen Millathane 76 is stored for long periods at temperatures slightly below 23°C (72°F) or for a short period attemperatures below freezing 0°C (32°F).CAUTION: NEVER ATTEMPT TO MIX CRYSTALLIZED MILLATHANE 76. Serious damage to mills or internalmixers may result. Warm the raw polymer at elevated temperatures up to 100°C (212°F) until the natural color of theurethane returns. Partially crystallized Millathane76 will result in undispersed lumps of polymer in the mix.TSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 3

SULFUR CURING SYSTEM■■■■VULCANIZATION OF MILLATHANE ® 76Millathane76 can be vulcanized by sulfur or peroxidecured systems.■ Sulfur cured vulcanizates — have higher tensile and tearstrength, better flexing, and lower heat build-upcompared to peroxide cured systems.■ Peroxide cured vulcanizates — have better compressionset, heat aging, and resistance to reversion.■ NOTE — abrasion properties and resistance tohydrocarbons is not changed by choice of cure system.COMPARISON OF SULFUR VS PEROXIDEPROPERTY SULFUR PEROXIDETensile strength + -Tear strength + -Compression set - +Heat aging - +Reversion resistance - +Flexing properties + -Lower heat build-up + -Abrasion resistance + +Solvent resistance + +The best sulfur curing system for Millathane76 isthe combination of MBTS, MBT, Thanecure ® ZM, zincstearate, and sulfur.It produces the best physical properties and processingsafety.NOTE — zinc oxide and stearic acid are neithernecessary nor desirable for curing Millathane76.A formulation containing Millathane76 and 30 phr N330black was used in the laboratory experiments, along withthe following ingredients.INGREDIENT PHR FUNCTIONThanecure ZM 1.0 zinc activatorSulfur 1.5 curing agentMBTS 4.0 primary acceleratorMBT 2.0 secondary acceleratorZinc stearate 0.5 activator; release agentEFFECT OF SULFURLike many oil resistant synthetic rubbers, Millathane76requires a treated grade of sulfur to ensure properdispersion.■ Various grades should be used containing magnesiumcarbonate or sulfur dispersed in a polymeric binder.■ Increasing the concentration of sulfur produces a fasterrate and a higher state of cure, improves abrasionresistance, gives better dynamic properties, andincreases hardness (see Effect of Sulfur graph below).■ Heat aging properties are poorer at high sulfur levels.■ NOTE — a minimum of 1.5 phr of sulfur is needed toobtain the state of cure necessary for high abrasionresistance and optimum physical properties. The effectof sulfur on cure rate and physical properties can beseen in the following table and graph.Torqueinch lbs.10050EFFECT OF SULFUR ON RATE OF CURE2.5 phrEFFECT OF SULFUR ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES2phr00 6 12 18 24Time [minutes]1.5 phr1 phr0.5 phr155°C (311°F)Parts Sulfur 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5Hardness, Durometer A 62 70 70 72 70100% Modulus, psi 293 480 539 571 577MPa 2.0 3.3 3.7 3.9 4.0200% Modulus, psi 609 1082 1231 1293 1297MPa 4.2 7.5 8.5 8.9 8.9300% Modulus, psi 1072 1909 2159 2243 2228MPa 7.3 13.2 14.9 15.5 15.4Tensile Strength, psi 3782 4809 4751 4852 4656MPa 26.1 33.2 32.8 33.5 32.1Elongation, % 673 588 554 562 546Tear Strength, Die C, pli 316 341 350 353 336kN/m 55.3 59.7 61.3 61.8 58.8Compression Set, (22 hrs. @ 70° C [158°F]), % 40.0 27.1 32.9 38.4 58.8Cure Time @ 155°C (311°F), TC90, min. 10.0 8.8 7.8 8.0 7.0pg. 4 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

EFFECT OF THANECURE ® ZMThanecure ZM is an activator for a sulfur cure of Millathane ®millable polyurethanes consisting of a partial complex ofzinc chloride and MBTS.■ For most applications — 1.0 phr Thanecure ZM providesa good balance between cure rate and processing safety.■ For a faster cure — Thanecure ZM can be increased to3.0 phr, and still maintain processing safety, andcompression set resistance will be improved.■ Since zinc oxide is not compatible with Millathane76,Thanecure ZM activator (containing zinc) needs to be usedto ensure proper cure of Millathane76 compounds.■ Other zinc containing accelerators (zinc diethyldithiocarbamateand zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate) have beenused over a range of 0.2 to 1.0 phr, but do not give assatisfactory a cure as Thanecure ZM.■ NOTE — the improvement in rate and state of cure ofMillathane76 can be seen in the following graph.EFFECT OF THANECURE ZM ON RATE OF CURETorqueinch lbs.100155°C (311°F)2 phr 1 phr 0.5 phr0.25 phr500 phr00 6 12 18 24Time [minutes]EFFECT OF THANECURE ZM ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts Thanecure ZM 0.0 0.25 0.5 1.0 2.0Hardness, Durometer A 64 68 69 69 70100% Modulus, psi 356 437 467 513 538MPa 2.5 3.0 3.2 3.5 3.7200% Modulus, psi 774 973 1065 1166 1235MPa 5.3 6.7 7.3 8.0 8.5300% Modulus, psi 1376 1717 1882 2026 2127MPa 9.5 11.8 13.0 14.0 14.7Tensile Strength, psi 3997 4891 4820 4996 4431MPa 27.6 33.7 33.2 34.5 30.6Elongation, % 628 646 600 593 546Tear Strength, Die C, pli 371 334 357 355 343kN/m 65.0 58.5 62.5 62.2 60.1Compression Set, (22 hrs. @ 70° C [158°F] ), % 49.4 40.6 32.1 24.8 29.0Cure Time @ 155°C ( 311°F), TC90, min. 34.2 16.1 12.4 7.0 6.3TSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 5

EFFECT OF MBTS AND MBTThe combination of thiazole accelerators, MBTS and MBT,enable the best possible cure for Millathane ® 76.■ An increase in MBTS results in a higher state of cure andincreased processing safety.■ An increase in MBT decreases scorch time and increasesthe state of cure.EFFECT OF MBTS ON RATE OF CURE■■The combination of 4.0 phr MBTS with 2.0 phr MBTallows the best balance of cure time and scorch time,along with the best resistance to compression set.NOTE — an increase in either MBTS or MBT has littleeffect on the rate of cure (see rheometer curves).EFFECT OF MBT ON RATE OF CURETorqueinch lbs.100502 phr3 phr4 phr5phr6 phr155°C (311°F)Torqueinch lbs.100504 phr 3phr 2 phr 1 phr155°C (311°F)0 phr00 6 12 18 24Time [minutes]00 6 12 18 24Time [minutes]EFFECT OF MBTS ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts MBTS 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0Hardness, Durometer A 65 66 68 69 69100% Modulus, psi 390 460 530 570 585MPa 2.7 3.2 3.7 3.9 4.0200% Modulus, psi 830 1015 1220 1310 1375MPa 5.7 7.0 8.4 9.0 9.5300% Modulus, psi 1500 1820 2150 2290 2380MPa 10.3 12.6 14.8 15.8 16.4Tensile Strength, psi 5060 4940 5060 4490 4640MPa 34.9 34.1 34.9 31.0 32.0Elongation, % 690 620 590 520 515Tear Strength, Die C, pli 320 370 380 360 350kN/m 56.0 64.5 66.5 63.0 61.3Compression Set, (22 hrs. @ 70° C [158°F] ), % 36.0 31.5 32.5 30.0 29.7Cure Time @ 155°C (311°F), TC90, min. 5.0 6.8 8.2 9.6 10.8ts2, min. 2.4 3.0 3.5 3.8 4.4EFFECT OF MBT ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts MBT 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0Hardness, Durometer A 63 67 68 68 68100% Modulus, psi 420 505 525 535 545MPa 2.0 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8200% Modulus, psi 930 1150 1200 1215 1250MPa 6.1 7.9 8.3 8.4 8.6300% Modulus, psi 1645 2035 2130 2180 2205MPa 11.3 14.0 14.7 15.0 15.2Tensile Strength, psi 4370 4750 4710 4785 4985MPa 30.1 32.8 34.5 33.0 34.3Elongation, % 615 575 550 545 555Tear Strength, Die C, pli 345 350 360 345 350kN/m 60.4 61.3 63.0 60.4 61.3Compression Set, (22 hrs. @ 70° C [158°F] ), % 36.0 38.0 34.5 32.0 30.5Cure Time @ 155°C (311°F), TC90, min. 12.0 10.0 8.2 7.0 7.0ts2, min. 6.4 4.4 3.4 3.0 1.6pg. 6 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

EFFECT OF ZINC STEARATEZinc stearate has replaced cadmium stearate due to toxicityconcerns with cadmium compounds.■ Used as a coactivator with Thanecure ® ZM it shortenscure times and improves compression set.■ The most useful range of zinc stearate is between 0.25 phrand 0.75 phr with 0.5 phr as optimum.■ Zinc stearate also functions as a process aid and releaseagent, and helps prevent sticking to mill or internal mixersurfaces.EFFECT OF ZINC STEARATE ON RATE OF CURETorqueinch lbs.155°C (311°F)1000.5 phr1.25 phr500 phr00 6 12 18 24Time [minutes]EFFECT OF ZINC STEARATE ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts Zinc Stearate 0.0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.25Hardness, Durometer A 70 70 70 71 70100% Modulus, psi 600 614 585 524 525MPa 4.1 4.2 4.0 3.6 3.6200% Modulus, psi 1407 1412 1390 1181 1203MPa 9.7 9.7 9.6 8.1 8.3300% Modulus, psi 2451 2419 2310 2069 2094MPa 16.9 16.7 15.9 14.3 14.4Tensile Strength, psi 4860 4912 4790 4731 4675MPa 33.5 33.9 33.0 32.6 32.2Elongation, % 540 559 565 559 555Tear Strength, Die C, pli 356 343 363 372 374kN/m 62.3 60.0 63.6 65.1 65.5Compression Set, (22 hrs. @ 70° C [158°F]), % 33.8 34.6 32.5 31.4 29.6Cure Time @ 155°C (311°F), TC90, min. 14.1 8.4 8.0 8.0 10.4TSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 7

PEROXIDE CURING SYSTEMCuring of Millathane ® 76 can easily be done with manytypes of peroxides. Millathane76 peroxide vulcanizateshave superior compression set, greater heat stability, andare more resistant to reversion than sulfur cures.EFFECT OF PEROXIDE CONCENTRATIONIncreasing the peroxide concentration has a dramatic effecton the physical properties of Millathane76.■ Millathane76, when cured with 3 phr of Di-Cup 40C(40% dicumyl peroxide), produces excellent physicalproperties that meet or exceed ASTM D2000 BG■■■specifications.When curing it at levels higher than 3 phr — modulus,hardness, and compression set resistance INCREASE —but processing safety, tensile, elongation, and tearstrength DECREASE.Moreover, curing Millathane76 with 2 phr of Di-Cup 40Cwill result in very satisfactory vulcanizates — with lowermodulus, high tear strength, higher elongation, and goodcompression set.NOTE — (1) when using black or non-black fillers, thecloser that compound is to a pure gum the less peroxideis required. And (2) when using peroxides other thandicumyl peroxide it's wise to evaluate a few differentlevels to determine the optimum concentration.Millathane76 can also be cured with other commerciallyavailable peroxides such as the following:Varox DBPH-50 —45% 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di (t-butylperoxy) hexaneVul-Cup 40KE—40% 2,2’-di (t-butylperoxy) diisopropylbenzeneLuperco 130XL —45% 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di (t-butylperoxy) hexyne-3COMPARISON OF PEROXIDESDi-Cup Varox Vul-Cup LupercoPEROXIDES 40C DBPH-50 40KE 130XLPeroxides, phr 3.0 2.5 2.5 3.0Millathane76 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0Stearic acid 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25Poly AC 617A 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5N-550 35.0 35.0 35.0 35.0TP-95 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0PHYSICAL PROPERTIESCure time @ 182°C (360°F) 5’ 7’ 7’ 12’Hardness, Durometer A 66 66 64 66100% Modulus, psi 587 684 641 654MPa 4.1 4.7 4.4 4.5200% Modulus, psi 1979 2250 2104 2221MPa 13.6 15.5 14.5 15.3300% Modulus, psi —— —— 3410 3579MPa —— —— 23.5 24.7Tensile strength,psi 3305 3501 3825 3596MPa 22.8 24.1 26.4 24.8Elongation, % 296 289 340 300Tear strength, Die C,pli 299 291 337 286kN/m 52.4 51.0 59.0 50.1Compression set 24.0% 28.2% 25.9% 25.7%22 hours @ 100°C (212°F)HEAT AGED 70 HOURS @ 100°C (212°F)Hardness, points change +4 +4 +4 +4Change in tensile ,% +20.7 +12.3 – 0.6 +1.2MPa 27.5 27.1 26.2 25.1Change in elongation, % –13.4 – 6.9 –16.8 –18.0EFFECT OF PEROXIDE CONCENTRATION ON MILLATHANE 76FORMULATIONMillathane 76 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0Stearic Acid 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5N-220 Black 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0Di-Cup 40C 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0Cure 15’ @ 160°C (320°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESHardness, Durometer A 60 60 65 68 70100% Modulus, psi 181 278 405 676 815MPa 1.3 1.9 2.8 4.7 5.6200% Modulus, psi 325 764 1393 2504 ––MPa 2.2 5.3 9.6 17.3 ––300% Modulus, psi 667 1757 3045 –– ––MPa 4.6 1.2 2.1 –– ––Tensile Strength, psi 3211 4141 4234 4384 2955MPa 22.1 28.6 29.2 30.2 20.4Elongation, % 659 475 367 277 194Tear strength, Die C, pli 233 335 333 341 245KN/m 40.8 58.7 58.3 59.7 42.9Compression Set, 22 Hrs. @ 100°C (212°F), % 44 29 22 17 16pg. 8 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

PROCESSING OF MILLATHANE ® 76Millathane76 has been designed for ease of processingusing the standard mixing, calender, extrusion and moldingequipment found in rubber manufacturing plants.Compounders prefer its unique properties — it bandseasily and has a very short breakdown period, after whichthe rubber decreases in viscosity. The extent of polymerbreakdown depends on the time and temperature ofmixing and on the equipment used. What follows is asummary of suggested processing procedures for openmill and internal mixing, calendering, extruding, andmolding.MIXING ON OPEN MILLS1. Millathane76 should be dropped onto a cool, tight millwith the mill set for a 0.25 inch (7.5 mm) sheet andcooling water turned on. NOTE — cold water should becirculated through the mill to minimize heat build-up.With roll temperature of 38˚C (100˚F) to 50˚C (125˚F) itwill band rapidly within 2 to 4 minutes forming acomparatively smooth rolling bank. The band willcontinue to improve by adding internal lubricants, zincstearate, and colors to the batch as rapidly as possible.2. Next, part of the fillers (carbon blacks, silica, clays, etc.)are added and allowed to mix. The rest of the fillers,plasticizers and processing aids may be addedalternately and worked into the batch. We recommendthat sulfur be mixed into the batch at this time to obtainthe best possible dispersion. NOTE — care should betaken when using small particle carbon black so that rolltemperatures stay as cool as possible, not going above82˚C (180˚F).3. Next, add the MBTS, MBT, Thanecure ® ZM, or peroxidevulcanizing agents — only if the roll temperatures arebelow 82˚C (180˚F). If the roll temperatures are higherthan this, it is recommended that the stock be slabbedoff and cooled before adding the vulcanizing agents.4. Finally when mixing is completed, stock is slabbed offand cooled either by air or water dip. NOTE — if a slabdip is used, it should be checked to ensure that the slabdip did not affect the cure.CAUTION: ZINC STEARATE SHOULD NOT BE USED FORDIPS OR DUSTING. An anti-tack slab dip of Crystal ® 2000or a solution of talc or soapstone in water, makes aneffective dip for Millathane76 rubber. If a water dip orspray cooling is used, care must be taken that the stock iscompletely dry before stacking.TYPICAL MILL MIXING CYCLESet mill for .25 inch (7.5 mm) sheet and turn oncooling water.ROLLTEMPERATURE38˚C-50˚C Breakdown of Millathane76 rubber.(100˚F-125˚F)50˚C-65˚C Stearic acid /zinc stearate.(125˚F-150˚F)65˚C-82˚C Add processing aids, part of the fillers (carbon(150˚F-180˚F) black, silicas, waxes). Times vary with amounts.65˚C-82˚C Add plasticizers slowly and rest of filler.(150˚F-180˚F) Add sulfur and work in.65˚C-82˚C Add curing agents (MBTS, Thanecure ® ZM, MBT, or(150˚F-180˚F) peroxide). Cut 6 times, each way. Batch-off, and cool.MIXING IN INTERNAL MIXERS1. Millathane76 rubber is loaded into the mixer andbroken down for one minute.2. Add all the internal lubricants and mix for approximately1.5 minutes.3. Add processing aids and one-half the fillers and mix foran additional 1.5 minutes.4. Add the balance of the fillers and other aids and mixbatch for 1 or 2 minutes.5. When the amp meter and stock temperature haveleveled off, the batch is ready to dump. Anotherindicator is the characteristic “slurping” sound of a goodmix. Note — at this point, stock temperature should notexceed 135˚C (275˚F).6. A second pass through the internal mixer isrecommended for the incorporation of curatives.Thanecure ZM, MBTS, MBT, and sulfur are added to theMillathane76 masterbatch and mixed quickly, keepingmixing temperature and drop temperature below 105˚C(220˚F). NOTE — Single pass mixing of Millathanecompounds containing curatives is notrecommended because of the heat build-upgenerated in mixing. Millathane compounds willscorch easily and have poor shelf life if curatives areincorporated at temperatures greater than 105˚C (220˚F).TYPICAL INTERNAL MIXING OF MILLATHANE 76Speed: 20 RPM Ram Pressure: Float Water: FullTEMPERATURE MATERIALS ADDED TIME, MIN.38˚C-52˚C Breakdown of Millathane76 0-1.0(100˚F-125˚F)52˚C-60˚C Steric acid /zinc stearate 1-1.5(125˚F-140˚F)60˚C-82˚C One-half the fillers, processing aids 1.5-3.0(140˚F-180˚F)82˚C-100˚C Balance of the fillers/plasticizer 3.5-5.5(180˚F-212˚F) colorants121˚C-135˚C Dump 4.0-7.0(250˚F-275˚F)TSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 9

COMPRESSION ANDTRANSFER MOLDINGProperly compounded Millathane76 ® can be molded bycompression, injection, and transfer molding procedures.Excellent mold definition is obtainable in press-cures. Thelinear shrinkage of parts made from Millathane76 varieswith the amount of filler loading, but is approximately 1.5%.PRESS CURESThe choice of time and temperature for curing moldedgoods is of utmost importance. The best properties ofMillathane76 are obtained by curing at low temperatures.■ Optimum press-cures are obtained using the sulfursystem at temperatures from 141˚C to 160˚C (286˚F to320˚F), with curing times generally ranging from 7 to 30minutes.■ Peroxide curing systems cycles will range from 5 to 40minutes depending on choice of peroxide and curetemperature (149˚C to 181˚C [300˚F to 358˚F]).■Crystal ® 1053 is an excellent, easy-to-use, water-basedmold release agent for Millathane76 providing a highlevel of slip and multiple releases.NOTE — curing cycles times may be reduced by curingat higher temperatures, but with some sacrifice to thephysical properties and the rate of reversion increasesrapidly at higher temperatures. This rate of reversion can bedetermined based on the following rheometer charts usingsulfur or peroxide cures.NOTE — the rheo-graphs indicate that peroxide curing ismore reversion resistant than sulfur at any giventemperature. These rheometer curves also give the molderinformation for the proper time and temperature necessaryfor vulcanization and achieve fast production cycles.FORMULATIONMillathane 76 100.0Zinc Stearate 0.5N-330 Black 30.0Cumar P-10 10.0MBTS 4.0MBT 2.0Thanecure ® ZM 1.0Sulfur 1.5EFFECT OF CURING TEMPERATURECure Temperatures 144˚C 155˚C 165˚C 177˚C(290˚F) (310˚F) (330˚F) (350˚F)Cure Time-minutes 15 10 8 4Hardness, Durometer A 64 65 62 62Tensile Strength,psi 4870 4793 4698 4459MPa 33.6 33.0 32.4 30.7Elongation at Break, % 680 687 687 690Tear (Die C), psi 366 372 360 340kN/m 64.1 65.1 63.0 59.5TorqueInch Lbs.10050EFFECT OF CURING TEMPERATUREON RATE AND STATE OF CURESULFUR SYSTEM177°C(350°F)165°C(330°F)155°C(310°F)00 6 12 18 24TorqueInch Lbs.10050177°C(350°F)Time [Minutes]144°C(290°F)EFFECT OF CURING TEMPERATUREON RATE AND STATE OF CUREPEROXIDE SYSTEM165°C(330°F) 155°C(310°F)00 6 12 18 24Time [Minutes]INJECTION MOLDING144°C(290°F)Injection molding of Millathane76 can be accomplishedwithout difficulty.■ Proper Mooney viscosity of the base polymer is a criticalfirst step in developing a compound at a given hardness,which will have all the necessary flow parameters.NOTE — generally, Millathane76 is used for most injectionmolding compounds at a lower Mooney of 25 to 35.■ Process aids should be incorporated while maintaininga balance of filler and plasticizer to obtain a goodcompound. Consult the formulations in this bulletin forvarious durometer hardnesses.■ Cure times can be varied by adjusting temperature or bysuitable choice of peroxide or sulfur curative levels. Thevulcanization section (page 18) of this bulletin containsinformation on the effect of curatives on cure times.pg. 10 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

■ As with other synthetic elastomers, time, temperature,and pressure parameters must be analyzed before goinginto production.The conditions below would be a good starting point forinjection molding.SUGGESTED INJECTION MOLDING TEMPERATURESScrew & BarrelAccumulatorMold TemperatureCure TimeInjection PressureInjection SpeedCALENDERING70˚C-80˚C (158˚F-176˚F)95˚C-105˚C (203˚F-221˚F)170˚C-185˚C (338˚F-365˚F)45-90 Seconds200 Bar350 mm/SecondMillathane ® 76 is similar to butyl rubber during calenderingbecause it does not dissipate trapped air as well as otherpolymers. Therefore, it is necessary to calender the sheet asblister-free as possible in order to eliminate trapped air inthe finished product.Important points to remember during calendering:■ Use a double bank where possible.■ Use differential speed on calender, if possible. The topand middle roll should be run at an even speed, thebottom roll should be run slightly faster.■ To eliminate air, run at the highest temperature possible.■ Incorporate process aids and 10-20 phr coarse particlesize filler, i.e., N990 carbon black or clay (for non-black).■ Make sure enough heat is put on the calender rolls withproper temperatures. Millathane76 can be calenderedblister-free.■ Temperature ranges■ Normal range — is 38˚C to 88˚C (100˚F to 190˚F)depending on the type filler and loading level.■ For 70 to 90 durometer compounds — rolltemperatures generally should be 66˚C to 88˚C(151˚F to190˚F).■ 20 to 40 durometer compounds usually taketemperatures of 38˚C to 66˚C (100˚F to 150˚F).■ 50 to 70 durometer compounds, that contain largeamounts of plasticizer, can be calendered attemperatures lower than would be normallyexpected for compounds of the 70 to 90 durometerhardness ranges.■ NOTE — with some types of fillers, Millathane76compounds may tend to stick to the calender rollswhen temperatures in the range of 82˚C to 104˚C(180˚F to 219˚F) are used.■ Calender roll release can be improved considerablythrough the addition of mill release agents, and/orinternal lubricants (i.e., stearic acid, fatty acid esters, lowmolecular weight polyethylene wax), or by the use ofCrystal ® 2000 as a slab dip. While the building tack ofuncured compounds of Millathane76 is quite low atroom temperatures, sufficient building tack for calenderply-up operations is obtainable by heating the bottomroll.■For belt cover stock, rollers, and similar products,Millathane76 compounds should be calendered atapproximately 20 to 40 thousandths (.02 -.04) of an inch.Thick gauge stock should be plied up on the calender.As the stock enters the liner, it should be as cool aspossible to avoid excessive heat being trapped andretained in the roll which could cause scorching of thestock. If possible, pass the calendered sheet over acooling drum before wrapping in a liner.SUGGESTED CALENDER TEMPERATURESTop Roll 93˚C to 104˚C (199˚F to 219˚F)Middle Roll 110˚C to 121˚C (230˚F to 250˚F)Bottom Roll 60˚C to 88˚C (140˚F to 190˚F)EXTRUSIONMillathane76 can be extruded only to make preforms forcompression, transfer, or injection molding. This can beeasily accomplished, if the following recommendations arefollowed.■ Coarse particle size carbon blacks and silica fillersproduce the best extrusions.■ A minimum of 20 phr filler should be used.■ Plasticizers should be kept to a minimum.■ When plasticizers are used, they should be of the highviscosity type like high viscosity coumarone indenes andhighly aromatic oils. NOTE — low viscosity oils orplasticizers can cause excessive blistering and baggingof the extrusion.■ Extrusion compounds should be designed to have atleast a 35-minute scorch safety time, which will allowrecycling of the stock while the die is being set,permitting use of the reworked stock.■ Exceptionally smooth extrusions can be obtainedthrough proper temperature control of the extruder.Excessive heat should be avoided at the barrel andscrew sections in order to prevent thermal softening,resulting in sticking and loss of backpressure.NOTE — if the head and die are too cold, there isconsiderable resistance to flow, which will produce arough or wavy surface on the extrusion.SUGGESTED EXTRUSION TEMPERATURESScrewBarrelHeadDieCold Water60˚C-71˚C (140˚F-160˚F)77˚C-88˚C (171˚F-190˚F)88˚C-99˚°C (190˚F-210˚F)TSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 11

EVALUATION OF PLASTICIZERSPlasticizers should be used in all Millathane ® 76 compoundsto better incorporate fillers and improve processing.Points to note about different plasticizers:■ Some plasticizers are not compatible with Millathane76.■ Naphthenic oils■ All paraffinic oils■ However, a number of ester plasticizers perform very well.■ All the plasticizers, except Cumar P10, retard the rateof cure.■ All reduce the compound viscosity and enhance thelow temperature properties.■ Coumarone indene resins are highly recommended forsulfur-cured Millathane 76 compounds.A number of plasticizers were evaluated for their effect onsoftening and compatibility in Millathane76. The testformulation and physical properties are shown below.BASIC COMPOUNDINGFORMULATIONMillathane 76 100.0Zinc Stearate 0.5N-550 Black 40.0MBTS 4.0MBT 2.0Thanecure ® ZM 1.0Sulfur 1.5Plasticizer 10.0IDENTIFICATION OF PLASTICIZERSTRADE NAME CHEMICAL NAME MANUFACTURERTCP Tricresyl phosphate Merrand Int’l Corp.Benzoflex 9-88SG Triethylene Vesicol Chemicalglycol-dibenzoatePlasthall 7050 Monomeric diester C. P. Hall Co.TP-95 Di-(Butoxyethoxyethyl) Rohm and HaasadipateTP-759 Ether/ester type Rohm and HaasCumar P-10 Coumarone indene resin Neville ChemicalPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF VARIOUS PLASTICIZERSPLASTICIZER NONE TP-95 TP-759 CUMAR P10 TCP BENZOFLEX PLASTHALL9-88SG 7050Cure Time @ 155°C (311°F) 8’ 10’ 11’ 7’ 10’ 10’ 10’Hardness, Durometer A 75 63 58 62 65 65 65100% Modulus, psi 801 398 353 334 456 484 420MPa 5.5 2.7 2.4 2.3 3.1 3.3 2.9200% Modulus, psi 1849 948 936 709 1055 1139 1003MPa 13.1 6.5 6.5 4.9 7.3 7.9 6.9300% Modulus, psi 2761 1634 1601 1204 1764 1881 1683MPa 19.0 11.3 11.0 8.3 12.2 13.0 11.6Tensile Strength, psi 3653 3393 3232 3269 3455 3522 3305MPa 25.2 23.4 22.3 22.5 23.8 24.3 22.8Elongation, % 490 542 560 621 541 541 542Tear Strength, Die C, pli 360 341 291 322 378 375 340kN/m 63.0 59.7 51.0 56.4 66.2 65.7 59.5Brittle Point, °C -35 -35 — — -35 -35 ––Heat Aged 70 hrs.@ 100°C (212°F)Weight Loss, % 1.5 1.9 1.6 5.0 1.9 2.7 2.6Hardness Points, change +7 +7 +12 +18 +8 +15 +15Compression Set, %22 hrs. @70°C (158°F) 32.3 44.2 50.0 35.8 36.4 31.2 38.0pg. 12 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

LOW DUROMETER COMPOUNDSMany applications exist for Millathane ® 76 compounds in alow durometer range from 25A to 40A. These include —printing rolls, copier rolls, can tester pads, spinner rings,belting, suction cups, vibration damping bumpers, andother specialized applications. The reason it's chosen forthese low hardness applications — its excellent cut andtear strength, abrasion resistance, and overall toughness.Millathane76 has distinct advantages over cast urethanesfor rubber molders:■ Molders can make polyurethane parts in this durometerrange with better physical properties.■ Productivity is increased because of the short cycletimes for Millathane76 compared to one-hour curetimes and lengthy post cures required for cast urethanes.To the right are actual sulfur-cured production formulations,which have excellent physical properties, short cycle times,and allow ease of processing.25 DUROMETERNON-BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 25AC Poly 617A 2.0 100% Modulus, psi 76Akrofax 11LG 2.5 MPa 0.5Cumar P-10 5.0 200% Modulus, psi 122TP-95 28.0 MPa 0.8Stantone Green 0.3 300% Modulus, psi 182Zinc Stearate 0.5 MPa 1.3MBTS 4.0 Tensile Strength, psi 1906MBT 2.0 MPa 13.1Thanecure ® ZM 1.0 Elongation, % 578Sulfur 1.5 Tear Die C, pli 94CURE: 15’ @ 149°C (300°F) kN/m 16.530 DUROMETERBLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 30AC Poly 617A 2.0 100% Modulus, psi 112Akrofax 11LG 2.5 MPa 0.8Cumar P-10 5.0 200% Modulus, psi 175TP-95 17.4 MPa 1.2N-550 Black 5.0 300% Modulus, psi 248Zinc Stearate 0.5 MPa 1.7MBTS 4.0 Tensile Strength, psi 3101MBT 2.0 MPa 21.4Thanecure ZM 1.0 Elongation, % 641Sulfur 1.5 Tear Die C, pli 156CURE: 15’ @ 149°C (300°F) kN/m 27.340 DUROMETERNON-BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 40AC Poly 617A 2.0 100% Modulus, psi 113Akrofax 11LG 2.5 MPa 0.8Cumar P-10 5.0 200% Modulus, psi 178TP-95 8.0 MPa 1.2Hi Sil 233 5.5 300% Modulus, psi 257Red Oxide 5.0 MPa 1.8Zinc Stearate 0.5 Tensile Strength, psi 3482MBTS 4.0 MPa 24.0MBT 2.0 Elongation, % 740Thanecure ZM 1.0 Tear Die C, pli 154Sulfur 1.5 kN/m 27.0CURE: 15’ @ 149°C (300°F)TSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 13

FORMULATIONS FORVARIOUS HARDNESSThe Millathane ® 76 formulations presented on the followingpages cover a hardness range from 50A to 90A. Theseformulas were developed with ease of processing, whilemaintaining excellent physical properties. Both sulfur andperoxide cures as well as black and non-black formulationsare included. Use these for high abrasion Millathane76applications, check our website — www.TSE-Industries.comor call us at 800-237-7634 for technical service.50 DUROMETER 60 DUROMETERNON-BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer A 50Zinc stearate 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 225AC Poly 617A 2.0 MPa 1.6Hi-Sil 233 10.0 200% Modulus, psi 381Titanium dioxide 5.0 MPa 2.6MBTS 4.0 300% Modulus, psi 662MBT 1.0 MPa 4.6Thanecure ® ZM 1.0 Tensile Strength, psi 4993Sulfur 1.5 MPa 34.4CURE: 10’ @ 155°C (311°F) Elongation, % 643Tear Die C, pli 269kN/m 47.1BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer A 47Zinc stearate 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 191AC Poly 617A 2.0 MPa 1.3Hi-Sil 233 10.0 200% Modulus, psi 339Calcium carbonate 20.0 MPa 2.3N-550 black 3.0 300% Modulus, psi 608Akrofax 11LG 3.0 MPa 4.2TP-95 15.0 Tensile Strength, psi 3448MBTS 4.0 MPa 23.8MBT 2.0 Elongation, % 600Thanecure ZM 1.0 Tear Die C, pli 181Sulfur 2.0 kN/m 31.7CURE: 13’ @ 155°C (311°F)NON-BLACK PEROXIDE CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 50Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 186AC Poly 617A 1.0 MPa 1.3Hi-Sil 233 10.0 200% Modulus, psi 331TP-95 20.0 MPa 2.3Akrofax 758 3.0 300% Modulus, psi 563Di-Cup 40C 3.0 MPa 3.9CURE: 15’ @ 160°C (320°F) Tensile Strength, psi 1648MPa 11.4Elongation, % 448Tear Die C, pli 139kN/m 23.3BLACK PEROXIDE CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 50Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 218N-550 black 30.0 MPa 1.5TP-95 20.0 200% Modulus, psi 598Akrofax 758 5.0 MPa 4.1Di-Cup 40C 2.0 300% Modulus, psi 1133CURE: 15’ @ 160°C (320°F) MPa 7.8Tensile Strength, psi 2511MPa 17.3Elongation, % 491Tear Die C, pli 241kN/m 42.2NON-BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 60Zinc stearate 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 455Translink 555 30.0 MPa 3.1TP-95 5.0 200% Modulus, psi 1315MBTS 4.0 MPa 9.1MBT 2.0 300% Modulus, psi 2366Thanecure ZM 1.0 MPa 16.3Sulfur 2.0 Tensile Strength, psi 4413CURE: 10’ @ 155°C (311°F) MPa 30.4Elongation, % 502Tear Die C, pli 380kN/m 66.6BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 60Zinc stearate 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 329N-550 black 15.0 MPa 2.3TP-95 5.0 200% Modulus, psi 723MBTS 4.0 MPa 5.0MBT 2.0 300% Modulus, psi 1272Thanecure ZM 1.0 MPa 8.8Sulfur 1.5 Tensile Strength, psi 4171CURE: 10’ @ 155°C (311°F) MPa 28.8Elongation, % 564Tear Die C, pli 342kN/m 59.9NON-BLACK PEROXIDE CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 60Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 244Silane A-172 0.5 MPa 1.7Hi-Sil 233 20.0 200% Modulus, psi 409Sartomer SR-297 5.0 MPa 2.8Di-Cup 40C 3.0 300% Modulus, psi 685CURE: 15’ @ 160°C (320°F) MPa 4.7Tensile Strength, psi 2832MPa 19.5Elongation, % 649Tear Die C, pli 230kN/m 40.3BLACK PEROXIDE CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 65Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 405N-220 black 20.0 MPa 2.8Di-Cup 40C 3.0 200% Modulus, psi 1393CURE: 15’ @ 160°C (320°F) MPa 9.6300% Modulus, psi 3045MPa 21.0Tensile Strength, psi 4234MPa 29.2Elongation, % 367Tear Die C, pli 333kN/m 58.3pg. 14 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

70 DUROMETER 80 DUROMETERNON-BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane ® 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 68Zinc stearate 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 570AC Poly 617A 1.0 MPa 3.9Translink 555 55.0 200% Modulus, psi 1680Cumar P-10 5.0 MPa 11.6MBTS 4.0 300% Modulus, psi 2640MBT 2.0 MPa 18.2Thanecure ® ZM 1.0 Tensile Strength, psi 3800Sulfur 1.5 MPa 26.2CURE: 15’ @ 155°C (311°F) Elongation, % 490Tear Die C, pli 355kN/m 62.2BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 70Zinc stearate 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 669N-550 black 35.0 MPa 4.6TP-95 5.0 200% Modulus, psi 1438MBTS 4.0 MPa 9.9MBT 2.0 300% Modulus, psi 2354Thanecure ZM 1.0 MPa 16.2Sulfur 1.5 Tensile Strength, psi 3433CURE: 10’ @ 155°C (311°F) MPa 23.7Elongation, % 490Tear Die C, pli 346kN/m 60.6NON-BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 80Zinc stearate 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 250Cumar P10 10.0 MPa 1.7Hi-Sil 233 50.0 200% Modulus, psi 436AC Poly 617A 2.0 MPa 3.0MBTS 4.0 300% Modulus, psi 7.38MBT 2.0 MPa 5.1Thanecure ZM 1.0 Tensile Strength, psi 2922Sulfur 1.5 MPa 20.2CURE: 15’ @ 155°C (311°F) Elongation, % 671Tear Die C, pli 294kN/m 51.5BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 80Zinc stearate 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 812TP-95 10.0 MPa 5.6N-330 black 51.0 200% Modulus, psi 1731AC Poly 617A 1.5 MPa 11.9MBTS 4.0 300% Modulus, psi 2522MBT 2.0 MPa 17.4Thanecure ZM 1.0 Tensile Strength, psi 3499Sulfur 1.5 MPa 24.1CURE: 15’ @ 155°C (311°F) Elongation, % 495Tear Die C, pli 365kN/m 63.9NON-BLACK PEROXIDE CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 70Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 480Hi-Sil 233 30.0 MPa 3.3Sartomer SR-297 3.0 200% Modulus, psi 984Di-Cup 40C 2.0 MPa 6.8CURE: 15’ @ 160°C (320°F) 300% Modulus, psi 2059MPa 14.2Tensile Strength, psi 3560MPa 24.6Elongation, % 386Tear Die C, pli 256kN/m 44.8NON-BLACK PEROXIDE CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 80Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 807SR-297 7.5 MPa 5.6Hi-Sil 233 25.0 200% Modulus, psi 1754AC Poly 617A 2.0 MPa 12.1Di-Cup 40C 3.0 300% Modulus, psi ––CURE: 15’ @ 160°C (320°F) MPa ––Tensile Strength, psi 3341MPa 23.0Elongation, % 296Tear Die C, pli 202kN/m 35.4BLACK PEROXIDE CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 70Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 462Struktol WB222 0.2 MPa 3.2TP-95 4.0 200% Modulus, psi 1572N-550 black 35.0 MPa 10.8Di-Cup 40C 2.0 300% Modulus, psi 2805CURE: 15’ @ 160°C (320°F) MPa 19.3Tensile Strength, psi 3429MPa 23.6Elongation, % 363Tear Die C, pli 318kN/m 55.7BLACK PEROXIDE CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 80Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 986TP-95 10.0 MPa 6.8N-774 70.0 200% Modulus, psi 2349SR 297 7.5 MPa 16.2Di-Cup 40C 3.0 300% Modulus, psi ––CURE: 15’ @ 160°C (320°F) MPa ––Tensile Strength, psi 2642MPa 18.2Elongation, % 251Tear Die C, pli 200kN/m 35.0TSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 15

90 DUROMETERNON-BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane ® 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 90Zinc stearate 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 726Mistron Vapor 60.0 MPa 5.0Cumar P10 5.0 200% Modulus, psi 973Hi-Sil 233 30.0 MPa 6.7Pliolite S6B 10.0 300% Modulus, psi 1140MBTS 4.0 MPa 7.9MBT 2.0 Tensile Strength, psi 1810Thanecure ® ZM 1.0 MPa 12.4Sulfur 2.0 Elongation, % 510CURE: 15’ @ 155°C (311°F) Tear Die C, pli 322kN/m 56.4BLACK SULFUR CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 88Zinc stearate 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 1300Struktol WB222 0.5 MPa 9.0Cumar R-3 10.0 200% Modulus, psi 2170N-550 black 60.0 MPa 15.0AC Poly 617A 1.0 300% Modulus, psi 2450MBTS 4.0 MPa 16.9MBT 2.0 Tensile Strength, psi 2600Thanecure ZM 1.0 MPa 17.9Sulfur 1.5 Elongation, % 350CURE: 15’ @ 155°C (311°F) Tear Die C, pli 360kN/m 63.0NON-BLACK PEROXIDE CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 90Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 1138Poly-AC 617A 2.0 MPa 7.9Hi-Sil 233 60.0 200% Modulus, psi 1735SR-297 7.5 MPa 112.0Di-Cup 40C 3.0 300% Modulus, psi 2568Diethyleneglycol 1.0 MPa 17.7CURE: 7’ @ 160°C (311°F) Tensile Strength, psi 2568MPa 17.7Elongation, % 300Tear Die C, pli 331kN/m 58.07CARBON BLACK LOADING STUDIESTo the right, 6 different carbon blacks are evaluated inMillathane76 at various loadings. The blacks range fromthe high reinforcing N-220 (ISAF) black to the large particleN-990 (MT) black. The tables show that modulus, hardness,tear strengths, and abrasion properties are directly relatedto the particle size of the carbon black.The advantages of the finer particle size carbon blacks■ stronger reinforcement■ higher tensile tear strength■ increased abrasionThe advantages of the larger particle size blacks■ Lower heat build-up (hysteresis)■ Better compression set■ Easier mixing and processingThe following formulation was used for this carbon blackstudy.FORMULATIONMillathane 76 100.0Zinc Stearate 0.5Poly AC 617A 1.0TP-95 10.0Thanecure ZM 1.0MBTS 4.0MBT 2.0Sulfur 1.5Carbon Black As ShownBLACK PEROXIDE CUREFORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer, A 90Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 1648SR 350 10.0 MPa 11.4N-330 50.0 200% Modulus, psi 3114AC POLY 617 A 1.0 MPa 21.5Di-Cup 40C 3.0 300% Modulus, psi ––CURE: 15’ @ 160°C (311°F) MPa ––Tensile Strength, psi 3161MPa 21.9Elongation, % 201Tear Die C, pli 254kN/m 44.5pg. 16 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

CARBON BLACK, N-220 (ISAF)Press Cured 15’ @ 154°C (309°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 60 78 88100% Modulus, psi 352 690 1111MPa 2.4 4.8 7.7200% Modulus, psi 740 1600 2252MPa 5.1 11.0 15.5300% Modulus, psi 1311 2534 2941MPa 9.0 17.5 20.3Tensile Strength, psi 4714 4252 3222MPa 32.5 29.3 22.2Elongation, % 620 521 365Tear Strength, pli 368 378 375kN/m 64.4 66.2 65.7Compression Set, % 42.5 44.2 47.922 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 6.5 6.5 8.0H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadCARBON BLACK, N-550 (FEF)Press Cured 10’ @ 154°C (309°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 60 75 85100% Modulus, psi 329 666 1591MPa 2.3 4.6 11.0200% Modulus, psi 723 1438 2595MPa 5.0 9.9 18.0300% Modulus, psi 1272 2354 2982MPa 8.8 16.2 20.6Tensile Strength, psi 4171 3433 3067MPa 28.8 23.7 21.2Elongation, % 564 490 331Tear Strength, pli 342 346 377kN/m 59.9 60.6 66.0Compression Set, % 51.7 43.3 46.722 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 7.0 4.0 7.0H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadCARBON BLACK, N-330 (HAF)Press Cured 10’ @ 155°C (311°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 65 75 88100% Modulus, psi 478 683 1076MPa 3.3 4.7 7.4200% Modulus, psi 920 1442 2211MPa 6.3 9.9 15.2300% Modulus, psi 1519 2220 2923MPa 10.5 15.3 20.2Tensile Strength, psi 4009 3886 3280MPa 27.6 26.8 22.1Elongation, % 590 531 390Tear Strength, pli 351 347 329kN/m 61.5 60.8 57.6Compression Set, % 42.3 46.8 43.622 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 6.0 5.0 8.0H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadCARBON BLACK, N-774 (SRF)Press Cured 11’ @ 154°C (309°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 66 68 82100% Modulus, psi 263 337 832MPa 1.8 2.3 5.7200% Modulus, psi 521 723 1690MPa 3.6 5.0 11.7300% Modulus, psi 991 1207 2338MPa 6.3 8.3 16.1Tensile Strength, psi 3473 3116 3118MPa 24.0 21.5 21.5Elongation, % 677 646 481Tear Strength, pli 312 333 362kN/m 54.7 58.3 63.4Compression Set, % 49.9 52.2 54.922 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 8.0 7.0 8.0H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadCARBON BLACK, N-326 (HS-HAF)Press Cured 11’ @ 154°C (309°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 58 74 80100% Modulus, psi 219 598 663MPa 1.5 4.1 4.6200% Modulus, psi 409 1176 1328MPa 2.8 8.1 9.2300% Modulus, psi 1072 1823 1933MPa 7.4 12.6 13.3Tensile Strength, psi 4546 3740 2828MPa 31.3 27.8 19.5Elongation, % 766 569 523Tear Strength, pli 306 394 342kN/m 53.6 69.0 59.8Compression Set, % 53.8 59.2 62.722 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 6.0 8.0 8.0H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadCARBON BLACK, N-990 (MT)Press Cured 11’ @ 154°C (309°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 52 60 65100% Modulus, psi 191 310 427MPa 1.3 2.1 2.9200% Modulus, psi 341 639 867MPa 2.4 4.4 6.0300% Modulus, psi 596 1145 1446MPa 4.1 7.9 10.0Tensile Strength, psi 3389 3032 2386MPa 23.4 20.9 16.5Elongation, % 710 629 551Tear Strength, pli 257 309 306kN/m 45.0 54.1 53.6Compression Set, % 53.6 53.9 53.822 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 7.0 8.0 8.0H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadTSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 17

NON-BLACK LOADING STUDIESSome important observations and recommendations:■ The best reinforcement by non-black mineral filler inMillathane ® 76 is fumed silica, followed by precipitatedsilica, then magnesium silicate. Fumed silica iscomparable to carbon black in its effect on tensilestrength, tear properties, and abrasion resistance.■ Very high tensile strength values are obtained with Hi-Sil233 (precipitated silica) and Cab-O-Sil and Aerosil(fumed silicas).■ Mistron Vapor incorporates readily and makes suitableblends with other pigments at very high loadings.■ To improve processing we recommend:■ A balance of process aids such as low molecularweight polyethylene (Poly AC 617 A) and aliphaticfatty acid esters (Struktol WB222).■ Plasticizers to improve incorporation of fillers andmolding efficiency.■ The compression set results shown for all mineral fillersare somewhat high, but these values can be substantiallyreduced by post curing or changing to a peroxide cure.■ Some non-black fillers may retard the cure slightly.■ The addition of 1.0 phr diethylene glycol or polyethyleneglycol (e.g., Carbowax 3350) can reduce the cure timeand improve physical properties.On the following pages, seven mineral pigments areevaluated at various loading levels in Millathane76.FORMULATIONMillathane 76 100.0Zinc stearate 0.5Poly AC 617A 1.0MBTS 4.0MBT 2.0Thanecure ® ZM 1.0TP-95 10.0Sulfur 2.0Non-Black Filler As ShownNON-BLACK, HISIL 233Press Cured 25’ @ 149°C (300°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 50 63 77100% Modulus, psi 172 227 321MPa 1.2 1.6 2.2200% Modulus, psi 292 417 518MPa 2.0 2.9 3.6300% Modulus, psi 474 671 762MPa 3.3 4.6 5.3Tensile Strength, psi 3780 2969 1950MPa 26.1 20.5 13.5Elongation, % 750 720 640Tear Strength, pli 230 330 340kN/m 4.3 57.8 59.5Compression Set, % 64.2 82.6 91.022 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 13 19 23H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadNON-BLACK, AEROSIL 200Press Cured 10’ @ 155°C (311°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 57 65 80100% Modulus, psi 196 214 332MPa 1.4 1.5 2.3200% Modulus, psi 333 363 641MPa 2.3 2.5 4.4300% Modulus, psi 549 613 1082MPa 3.8 4.2 7.5Tensile Strength, psi 4718 4429 3630MPa 32.5 30.5 25.0Elongation, % 699 722 683Tear Strength, pli 255 299 440kN/m 44.7 52.4 85.8Compression Set, % 50.8 55.6 59.922 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 5 12 18H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadNON-BLACK, MISTRON VAPORPress Cured 15’ @ 155°C (311°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 53 55 65100% Modulus, psi 228 291 380MPa 1.6 2.0 2.6200% Modulus, psi 349 435 547MPa 2.4 3.0 3.8300% Modulus, psi 498 610 741MPa 3.4 4.2 5.1Tensile Strength, psi 3251 3226 3107MPa 22.4 22.2 21.4Elongation, % 635 654 656Tear Strength, pli 202 209 248kN/m 35.4 36.6 43.4Compression Set, % 53.7 59.2 62.822 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 14 27 38H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadpg. 18 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

NON-BLACK, TRANSLINK 555(SILANE TREATED HARD CLAY)Press Cured 11’ @ 154°C (309°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 50 58 65100% Modulus, psi 220 376 578MPa 1.5 2.6 4.0200% Modulus, psi 525 964 1407MPa 3.3 6.7 9.7300% Modulus, psi 954 1705 2102MPa 6.6 11.8 14.5Tensile Strength, psi 3196 3154 2765MPa 22.0 21.8 19.1Elongation, % 586 547 450Tear Strength, pli 296 366 353kN/m 51.8 64.1 61.8Compression Set, % 48.1 53.8 70.322 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 7.7 11.0 12.0H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadNON-BLACK,OYSTER SHELL CALCIUM CARBONATEPress Cured 11’ @ 154°C (309°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 48 55 60100% Modulus, psi 181 239 272MPa 1.3 1.7 1.9200% Modulus, psi 285 362 391MPa 2.0 2.5 2.7300% Modulus, psi 419 515 535MPa 2.9 3.6 3.7Tensile Strength, psi 3990 3539 2701MPa 27.5 24.4 18.6Elongation, % 707 687 668Tear Strength, pli 200 230 235kN/m 36.6 38.5 41.2Compression Set, % 51.2 66.8 77.622 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 11 19 32H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadNON-BLACK, SOFT CLAYPress Cured 10’ @ 155°C (311°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 50 55 60100% Modulus, psi 197 334 361MPa 1.4 2.3 2.5200% Modulus, psi 340 569 646MPa 2.3 3.9 4.5300% Modulus, psi 519 865 949MPa 3.6 6.0 6.5Tensile Strength, psi 3905 3707 3097MPa 26.9 25.6 21.4Elongation, % 677 594 585Tear Strength, pli 248 274 284kN/m 43.4 48.0 49.7Compression Set, % 45.1 45.6 47.122 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 14 21 30H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadNON-BLACK,PRECIPATED CALCIUM CARBONATEPress Cured 10’ @ 155°C (311°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESParts per 100 polymer 20 40 60Hardness, Durometer A 50 55 60100% Modulus, psi 165 190 228MPa 1.1 1.3 1.6200% Modulus, psi 238 251 285MPa 1.6 1.7 2.0300% Modulus, psi 363 367 370MPa 2.5 2.5 2.6Tensile Strength, psi 3754 3528 2918MPa 25.9 24.3 20.1Elongation, % 671 695 721Tear Strength, pli 196 168 125kN/m 34.3 29.4 21.9Compression Set, % 44.5 49.5 52.722 hrs @ 70°C (158°F)Taber Abrasion mg loss, 19 35 41H-18 wheel, 1000 g loadTSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 19

VULCANIZATE PROPERTIESMillathane ® 76, when reinforced with fine particle sizecarbon blacks and silica fillers have excellent abrasionresistance, exceptional oil resistance, and good heat agingresistance.ABRASION RESISTANCEThe effect of increasing hardness on abrasion resistanceof Millathane76 can be determined by examining thefollowing graphic on Durometer vs Taber abrasion.Millathane76 requires very little reinforcement to havegood abrasion resistance.Some important observations:■ Abrasion resistance is improved by the addition of fineparticular size blacks such as N-330.■ The best abrasion resistance is obtained between 60and 70 durometer A.■ Abrasion drops off at higher hardness because of thedilution of the polyurethane polymer due to largeamounts of filler.■ Fine particular size N-220 and N-330 have betterabrasion resistance than N-774 and N-990 black, astested by Taber Abrasion.■ Comparing each carbon black at 20phr, 40 phr and 60phr, wear resistance is best for each carbon black at aloading of 40 phr.The effect of carbon black loading and type can be seenon the bar graph at right.8580757065605550454035DUROMETER VS TABER ABRASION6075DUROMETER A881000 REV. 2000 REV. 3000 REV.1009080706050403020100EFFECT OF CARBON BLACK ON ABRASIONN-220 N-330 N-550 N-774 N-99020 phr 40 phr 60 phrHEAT RESISTANCEHeat aging of Millathane76 is good when sulfur curedand very good when peroxide cured. Listed below is acomparison of sulfur vs peroxide cured Millathane76compounds, heat aged 70 hours at 100˚C (212˚F). Afterheat aging, sulfur curing has acceptable values for mostapplications. Changes in hardness, tensile, and elongationobtained for the peroxide cure were minimal.HEAT AGING PROPERTIES OF MILLATHANE 76SULFUR VS PEROXIDE CURESSULFUR CURE FORMULATION PEROXIDE CURE FORMULATIONMillathane 76 100.0 Millathane 76 100.0Zinc stearate 0.5 Stearic acid 0.5N-220 20.0 N-220 20.0MBTS 4.0 Di-Cup 40C 3.0MBT 2.0Thanecure ® ZM 1.0Sulfur 1.5CURE: 15’@ 155°C (311°F) CURE: 15’@ 155°C (311°F)PHYSICAL PROPERTIESPHYSICAL PROPERTIESHardness, Durometer A 65 Hardness, Durometer A 65100% Modulus, psi 424 100% Modulus, psi 402MPa 2.9 MPa 2.8200% Modulus, psi 949 200% Modulus, psi 1370MPa 6.5 MPa 9.4300% Modulus, psi 1744 300% Modulus, psi 3188MPa 12.0 MPa 22.0Tensile strength, psi 5061 Tensile strength, psi 4200MPa 34.9 MPa 29.0Elongation, % 568 Elongation, % 362Tear Die C, pli 372 Tear Die C, pli 220kN/m 65.1 kN/m 38.5HEAT AGED 70 HOURS @ 100°C (212°F)Sulfur Peroxide BGCure Cure SpecificationHardness points, change +10 0 +15Change in tensile, % -17.7 +2.1 +30% maxChange in elongation, % -38.7 -9.5 -50% maxCompression set, % 65.2 16.8 50% max22 Hours @ 100°C (212°F)pg. 20 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

COMPRESSION SETCompression set properties for Millathane ® 76 dependgreatly on the choice of a cure system. From the data in theprevious table, we can conclude:■ Compression set resistance and heat-aging properties ofperoxide cured Millathane 76 meet the requirements forASTM D2000 Grade BG.Sulfur cured vulcanizates can be post cured 3 to 4 hours at121˚C (250˚F) to improve compression set by as much as30%. An example of this improvement is the sulfur cured,silica filled compound listed below.FORMULATIONMillathane 76 100.0 MBTS 4.0Zinc stearate 0.5 MBT 2.0Hi-Sil 233 20.0 Thanecure ® ZM 1.0TP-95 10.0 Sulfur 1.5Poly AC 617A 1.0EFFECT OF POST CURING MILLATHANE 76ON COMPRESSION SETCURE: 15’@ 155°C (311°F) ORIGINAL POST CURE 3 HOURS@ 121°C (250°F)Hardness, Durometer A 55 56100% Modulus, psi 187 237MPa 1.3 1.6200% Modulus, psi 227 446MPa 1.6 3.1300% Modulus, psi 557 754MPa 3.8 5.2Tensile strength, psi 4099 3944MPa 28.3 27.2Elongation, % 750 648Tear Die C, pli 280 265kN/m 49.0 46.4Compression set, % 75.0 45.022 hours @ 100°C (212°F)OIL RESISTANCECured compounds of Millathane76 have exceptionalresistance to swelling by hydrocarbon oils and fuels,comparable to nitrile rubber. Results from the laboratorywork tabulated below indicate a very low volume swell inASTM #3 oil with very small changes in physical properties.FORMULATIONMillathane 76 100.0 MBT 2.0Zinc stearate 0.5 Thanecure ZM 1.0N-220 20.0 Sulfur 1.5MBTS 4.0CHEMICAL RESISTANCEThe information given in the following table illustrates theeffect of various fluids on black filled, sulfur cured,Millathane76 compound. The percent volume swell wasdetermined after 7 days immersion at room temperature oras otherwise noted.PERCENT SWELL OF MILLATHANE 76IN VARIOUS CHEMICALSACIDSHydrochloric acid, 10% 3.8Nitric acid, 10% 25.3Phosphoric acid, 10% 4.7Sulfuric acid, 10% 2.8ALCOHOLSButyl alcohol 16.0Ethyl alcohol 19.0ALKALISodium hydroxide, 10% 1.6ESTERSCellosolve Acetate 302.0Ethyl Acetate 104.0HALOGENATEDHYDROCARBONSCarbon tetrachloride 33.0Tetrachloroethylene 21.0Trichlorethylene 121.0KETONESAcetone 126.0Methol ethyl ketone 119.0HYDROLYSIS RESISTANCEHYDROCARBONSASTM fuel B 16.4ASTM oil #1 1.1ASTM oil #1,70 hrs.@ 100°C (212°F) -2.1ASTM oil #3 1.2ASTM oil #370 hrs.@ 100°C (212°F) -2.1Benzene 100.0Gasoline 8.8Petroleum, crude70 hrs.@ 100°C (212°F) 1.5Toluene 59.0Wax, petroleum70 hrs.@ 100°C (212°F) -5.0Xylene 36.0OTHER MATERIALSHydraulic Fluid(Skydrol) 59.0Linseed oil 4.4Water 4.7With exposure to moisture at elevated temperatures,Millathane76 compounds are subject to hydrolysis. Theaddition of 1.5 phr of Stabaxol P to the compound willprovide the necessary protection against hydrolysis.FORMULATIONPHYSICAL PROPERTIESMillathane 76 100.0 Hardness, Durometer A 60Stearic acid 0.5 100% Modulus, psi 221TAC 0.5 MPa 1.5N-220 black 20.0 Tensile strength, psi 3524Di-Cup 40C 3.0 MPa 24.3Stabaxol P 3.0 Elongation, % 486Total 127.0After aging 70 hours at 80˚C (176˚F) in water, thiscompound lost only 10 points in hardness and its volumeswell was 5.5%.EFFECT OF OIL AGINGORIGINAL OIL AGED 70 HOURS@ 100°C (212°F)Hardness, Durometer A 65 65100% Modulus, psi 424 515MPa 2.9 3.6200% Modulus, psi 949 1346MPa 6.5 9.3300% Modulus, psi 1744 2468MPa 12.0 17.0Tensile strength, psi 5061 5122MPa 34.9 35.3Elongation, % 568 508Volume change, % –– -1.1TSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 21

MILLATHANE ® 76 COMPARISONWITH NITRILE RUBBERMillathane76, a polyester polyurethane elastomer, hasexceptional abrasion resistance, oil and fuel resistance,good stress relaxation and very good flex properties.Using the formulations in the following table, we willcompare Millathane76 to a medium ACN nitrilecompound.■ Its stress/strain properties are far superior to the nitrilecompound.■ Tear strength and abrasion resistance are much betterthan in nitrile.■ It can replace nitrile in many roll and seal applications.■ Changes in volume swell and hardness points, after agingin Fuel B and ASTM oil #3, are nearly identical to those ofnitrile rubber.TEST FORMULATIONSMILLATHANE 76 NITRILE RUBBERMillathane 76 100.0 ––––Nitrile rubber –––– 100.0N-347 black 60.0 60.0Santicizer 160 5.0 5.0Stearic acid 1.0 1.0Aminox 1.5 1.5Santogard PVI –––– 0.6Zinc oxide –––– 3.0Zinc Stearate 0.5 ––––MBTS 4.0 1.6MBT 2.0 ––––Thanecure ® ZM 1.0 ––––Sulfur 1.5 2.0Cure time @ 149°C (300°F) 15’ 25’ORIGINAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIESMILLATHANE 76 NITRILE RUBBERHardness, Durometer A 83 82100% Modulus, psi 856 727MPa 5.9 5.0200% Modulus, psi 1626 1380MPa 11.2 9.5300% Modulus, psi 2223 1760MPa 15.3 12.1Tensile strength, psi 3058 1879MPa 21.1 13.0Elongation, % 506 374Tear Die C, pli 465 307kN/m 81.4 53.8ABRASION RESISTANCEMILLATHANE 76 NITRILE RUBBERTaber Abrasion 0.025 0.142(mg loss @ 1000 rev.)STRESS RELAXATIONStress relaxation tests were performed on these testformulations of Millathane76 and nitrile rubber. The resultsbelow graphically illustrate that Millathane76 is both moreelastic and has less stress relaxation than nitrile rubber.Stress[MPa]5.554.543.532.521.510.5MILLATHANE 76 VS NITRILE RUBBERMillathane 76Nitrile0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7Log [t] Time in SecondsMillathane 76 Nitrile RubberDYNAMIC FLEXIBILITY OFMILLATHANE 76The dynamic flex properties of Millathane76 are suitablefor most applications — rolls, drive belts, bumpers, etc.The results shown below in the DeMattia flexibility testing(non-pierced specimens flexed at 300 cpm) performed onthe test formulations of Millathane76 and nitrile rubberprove that it has better resistance to flexcracking than thenitrile rubber.DEMATTIA FLEXIBILITYCRACK GROWTH,IN. ASTM D 813MILLATHANE 76NITRILE RUBBERNo. of cycles #1 #2 #3 #1 #2 #330,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.32 0.0040,000 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.61 0.2360,000 0.11 0.00 0.00 1.00 ––– –––80,000 0.20 0.19 0.00 ––– ––– –––100,000 0.36 0.63 0.00 ––– ––– –––130,000 0.66 ––– 0.06 ––– ––– –––170,000 ––– ––– 0.27 ––– ––– –––200,000 ––– ––– 0.40 ––– ––– –––220,000 ––– ––– 0.52 ––– ––– –––OIL AND FUEL RESISTANCEMILLATHANE 76 NITRILE RUBBERAged 70 hoursFuel B @ room temperatureVolume change, % +16.3 17.2Hardness, points change -18 -20Aged 70 hoursASTM oil #3 @ 100°C (212°F)Volume change, % +4.2 +5.0Hardness, points change +3 -5pg. 22 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Millathane ® 76 rubber compounds can be effectivelybonded to metal.Some cleaning tips to ensure a lasting bond:■ To ensure consistent bonding results, metal surfacesmust be thoroughly cleaned before application of theadhesive. Protective oils, cutting oils, greases, etc. shouldbe removed by solvent degreasing or alkaline cleaning.■ Rust, scale or tightly adherent oxide coatings must beremoved by suitable mechanical or chemical cleaningmethods.■ Grit blasting is the most widely used method ofmechanical cleaning, but machining, grinding, or wirebrushing may be used. Steel grit is used for fast cleaningof steel, cast iron, or other ferrous metals while aluminumoxide, sand, or other non-ferrous grit is used for blastcleaning of stainless steel, aluminum, brass, zinc or othernon-ferrous metals.■ Chemical cleaning of the metal will also remove rust,scale, or tightly adherent oxide coatings. Chemicaltreatments are used on metal parts that would bedistorted by blast cleaning or in cases where tight sizetolerances must be maintained. Chemical cleaning isreadily adapted to automated metal treatment andadhesive application lines.■ Phosphatizing is a commonly used treatment for steelwhile chromate conversion coating is commonly usedfor aluminum.ADHESION TO METALSBelow is a list of commercially available adhesives:LORD CORP.CHEMICAL PRODUCTS GROUPChemlok 233Chemlok TyPlyBNChemlok 210Chemlok 218Chemlok 250/250XChemlok 205 (Primer)ROHM AND HAASThixon 408Thixon P-5 (Primer)NOTE — as in any bonding operation, testing should bedone to see which adhesive works best in your application.If the one coat system does not produce the desiredresults, try the two-coat system. Some adhesives may workbetter in a compression mold than in transfer molding.TSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 23

GLOSSARYAkrofax 11LG vulcanized vegetable oil AkrochemAkrofax 758 vulcanized vegetable oil AkrochemAerosil 200 fumed silica DegussaAminox antioxidant Crompton CorporationBenzoflex 9-88SG plasticizer Vesicol Chemical Co.Cab-O-Sil Fumed silica Cabot CorporationCarbowax polyethylene glycol Dow ChemicalCaytur ® 4 activator TSE IndustriesChemlok adhesive Lord CorporationCab-O-Sil Fumed silica Cabot CorporationCarbowax polyethylene glycol Dow ChemicalCumar P-10,R-3 plasticizer Neville ChemicalDi-Cup 40C peroxide GEO Specialty ChemicalsHi-Sil 233 precipitated silicate filler PPG IndustriesLuperco 130XL peroxide Harwick StandardMillathane ® 76 polyurethane TSE IndustriesMistron Vapor magnesium silicate filler Luzenac America, Inc.Plasthall 7050 plasticizer C.P. HallPliolite S6B high styrene resin B.F. GoodrichPoly AC 617A microcrystalline wax Allied Fibers & PlasticsRed iron oxide inorganic color AkrochemSanticizer 160 plasticizer Ferro CorporationSantogard PVI scorch retarder Flexsys Rubber ChemicalsSartomer SR-297,350 co-agents Sartomer Co.Silane A-172 coupling agent DegussaStantone green colorant Harwick StandardStruktol WB 222 fatty acid process aid Struktol Co.TCP plasticizer (tricresyl phosphate) Merrand InternationalThanecure ® ZM activator TSE IndustriesThixon adhesive Rohm and HaasTP-95, TP-759 plasticizers Rohm and HaasTranslink 555,77 treated clays EngelhardVarox DBPH-50 peroxide R.T. VanderbiltVul-Cup 40KE peroxide GEO Specialty Chemicalspg. 24 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 (800) 237-7634 TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.,MILLATHANE DIVISION PRODUCTS LIST:MILLATHANE ® 66MILLATHANE ® 76MILLATHANE ® 97— A polyester-based millable polyurethane which is peroxide curable.— A polyester-based millable polyurethane which is sulfur or peroxide curable.— A transparent polyether-based millable polyurethane which is peroxide curable.MILLATHANE ® 5004 — A polyester polyurethane with excellent processing characteristics and can be easily injectionmolded and must be vulcanized with peroxide (formerly known as Vibrathane ® 5004)MILLATHANE ® CMMILLATHANE ® E34MILLATHANE ® HTCAYTUR ® 4THANECURE ® ZMTHANECURE ® T9CRYSTAL ® 1053CRYSTAL ® 2000CRYSTAL ® 4100CRYSTAL ® 7000— A polyether polyurethane rubber exhibiting outstanding low temperature properties andexcellent hydrolytic stability (formerly known as Adiprene ® CM).— A polyether-based millable polyurethane which is sulfur or peroxide curable.— A polyester-based millable polyurethane which is sulfur or peroxide curable and able towithstand elevated temperatures.— MBTS/zinc chloride activator for millable polyurethanes.— MBTS/zinc chloride activator for millable polyurethanes.— Dimeric 2,4-toluene diisocyanate can be used as vulcanization agent for polyurethane rubber;adhesion promoter for rubber to textile and PVC to textile bonding; as a cross linkingcomponent in heat activated one compound PUR elastomer systems, one componentadhesive systems and one component coatings which include automotive undercoats.— A semi-permanent mold release agent recommended for applications in rubber, composite,and thermoplastic molding. Excellent mold sealer and inhibits mold build-up.— A semi-permanent mold release agent used as a mold lubricant and recommended for slab dip,lubricating extruded goods and prevents water spotting in open steam cure.— A semi-permanent mold release agent used for applications in thermoplastic, epoxy,and urethane molding. Provides a high level of slip to the mold.— A semi-permanent mold release agent which allows a greater number of releases for urethaneintegral skin foam.TSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (800) 237-7634 MILLATHANE 76 7/04 pg. 25

Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76Millathane® 76TSE INDUSTRIES, INC.AN ISO 9001 CERTIFIED COMPANY4370 112th Terrace North, Clearwater, Florida 33762, USA(727) 573-7676 (800) 237-7634 Fax: (727) 572-0487www.TSE-INDUSTRIES.com www.MILLATHANE.com 7/04