Synthesis and Characterization of Chlorinated Rubber from Low Molecular Weight Guayule Rubber
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1990
Department
Polymers and High Performance Materials
Abstract
The chlorination of low molecular weight natural rubber from Guayule (Parthenium Argentatum Grey) has been accomplished. The structure of the chlorinated product is consistent with that of chlorinated Hevea rubber. The use of Azo-bis-isobutyronitrile was as a catalyst resulted in increased chlorine content with a concomitant reduction in molecular weight, thereby allowing the preparation of lower viscosity grades of chlorinated rubber.
Publication Title
ACS Symposium Series
Volume
433
First Page
230
Last Page
241
Recommended Citation
Thames, S. F.,
Kaleem, K.
(1990). Synthesis and Characterization of Chlorinated Rubber from Low Molecular Weight Guayule Rubber. ACS Symposium Series, 433, 230-241.
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