Production of Butyl Rubber

Process
Process Butyl Rubber

The production of Butyl Rubber is performed with a semi continuous copolymerization process of isobutylene and isoprene, diluted in methyl chloride, at an extremely low temperature (about 100C). The low temperatures, required by the process, are achieved by means of an integrated ethylene-propylene chilling system. The catalyst is anhydrous aluminium chloride.

The essential requirements of Butyl Rubber production process are exceptionally pure raw materials, the ability to maintain extremely low temperatures and the removal of any trace of moisture from the reactors. The main features and competitive advantages of Pressindustria Butyl Rubber production technology are:

Long continuous production cycles, more than 60 hours, before reactor cleaning. High quality of production output. Reactor designed for easy cleaning and maintenance Reduced energy consumption