Europrene® 1509 BCA is an emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber obtained by cold polymerization using a mixture of rosin acid and fatty acid soaps as emulsifiers. A non-staining antioxidant is added during the production process.

Key Features
Europrene® 1509 BCA is an elastomer characterized by good processability, mechanical properties and abrasion resistance. It exhibits an enhanced processability and easier incorporation of high filler loading. The low viscosity makes this particularly suitable for injection moulding applications.

Main Applications
Footwear, microcellular soles, carpet underlay, injection moulded, extruded and calendered goods.

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-Circular Attributed component. They guarantee identical performance, quality and properties, as they do not differ in chemical composition and physical-mechanical performance from standard products.