Europrene® 1789 BCA is an emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber obtained by cold polymerization using a mixture of rosin acid and fatty acid soaps as emulsifiers. It is extended with RAE oil and a non-staining antioxidant is added during the production process.

Key Features
Europrene® 1789 BCA is an elastomer characterized by good processability, mechanical properties and abrasion resistance. Its oil content makes it suitable for extrusion and calendering processes.

Main Applications
High hysteresis tyre tread compounds with improved wet road grip.

Sustainability
Bio raw materials can be used in production processes together with traditional raw materials. In order to attribute sustainability characteristics to the final product, Versalis applies the Mass Balance approach, an acknowledged methodology that ensures that the sustainability characteristics of the alternative raw material, mixed with traditional naphtha, correspond to those of the final product. BCA products are provided with a sustainability declaration indicating the amount of Bio Attributed component. They guarantee identical performance, quality and properties, as they do not differ in chemical composition and physical-mechanical performance from standard products.