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BIK™ OT
BIK™ OT is an activator for blowing agents and accelerators that lowers the decomposition temperature of AZ-type blowing agents.
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- Manufacturer: SI Group
- Product Line: SI Group Elastomer Additives
- Product: BIK™ Curing Agents
- Industries: Elastomers | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
BIK™ OT is a surface-treated urea used as an activator for thiazole, thiuram, and dithiocarbamate accelerators. It is an effective promoter for CELOGEN® AZ-type blowing agents in SBR, butyl, EPDM, neoprene, and natural rubbers.
Specifications
Form: Fine powder
Color: White
Specific gravity: 1.31
Melting point: 129°–134°C
Soluble: Water (except for surface coating)
Insoluble: Benzene, gasoline
Primary Chemistry:
Surface-treated urea
Features & Benefits
- Reduces odor when used with nitrosamine-type blowing agents
- Promoter for AZ-type blowing agents in NR, SBR, IR, EPDM, and CR rubbers
- Lowers the decomposition temperature of AZ-type blowing agents in cellular products
- Activator for thiuram, thiazole, and dithiocarbamate accelerators
- Relatively nonstaining
- Relatively nondiscoloring
Problems Solved
Strong odor of nitrosamine-type blowing agents
Discoloration or staining issues in SBR, EPDM, neoprene, or natural rubbers
High decomposition temperature of AZ-type blowing agent
Slow action or activation difficulties of thiuram, thiazole, or dithiocarbamate accelerators
Applications
Plastics
Elastomers
Hot-melt adhesives
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