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Butyl Polymers

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Consumer Products: Ball Bladders & Packing


Butyl and halobutyl polymers are used in a number of consumer product applications including ball bladders and condenser packing.

Ball Bladders
EXXON Butyl and EXXON Bromobutyl polymers offer excellent air retention properties making them a key component in bladders used in the sporting goods industry. Butyl and bromobutyl can be blended with natural rubber to improve spliceability and cure rates, while still retaining good air retention properties. Additional information on butyl and bromobutyl polymers can be found within this website.

Condenser packing
Condenser packing for electrical appliances is an excellent application utilizing the unique characteristics of low permeability (sealability of electrolyte of chemical condenser) and chemical inertness (no affect to and from electrolyte) associated with EXXON Butyl. The polyisobutylene backbone of this elastomer imparts superior barrier properties, minimizing the transmission of air and water vapor, and makes this polymer more resistance to heat and mechanical work compared to most rubbers. EXXON Butyl has very good dielectric properties and is an excellent electrical insulator. It can be compounded for both conventional and heat resistant applications.

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