Zeon Develops Hydrophilic Polymer for Winter Tires

Zeon has developed Nipol BR1300, a hydrophilic polymer for winter tires, and began commercial production in May at its Tokuyama Plant in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Developed with a polybutadiene rubber backbone, this polymer enhances the affinity of tire rubber materials with water to an unprecedented level….

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