by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jan 14, 2026 | Product Applications
In synthetic rubber production, small changes can have a big impact. A compound that mixes smoothly can save time. A compound that runs the same way every day can reduce scrap. That’s one reason many rubber producers use process oils, and naphthenic oils may be the...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jun 17, 2024 | Product Applications
Achieving color stability is a crucial challenge in the world of engineering lightly-colored thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). But product-specific applications come with many other requirements as well. For example, low volatility may be required to keep extender...
by Jim Donohue | Jul 17, 2023 | Economy, Supply Security
Global supply chains continue to face significant disruptions compared with the pre-pandemic world, and process oil suppliers are no exception. Shortages of select specialty oils used in the production of synthetic rubbers, sealants, and adhesives continue to plague...
by jim newell | Sep 1, 2022 | Environment, Product Applications
As experienced process oil suppliers, we like to attend annual events like the World Adhesive & Sealant Conference. This year, the ongoing silicone shortage was definitely a dominant topic of conversation. But it certainly wasn’t the only issue that was top of...
by jim newell | Aug 15, 2022 | Product Applications, Quality Control
Process oil suppliers traditionally place most products into one of three categories, but these traditional indicators of color stability don’t always tell the whole story. In general, these categories cover the spectrum of desired qualities for use in rubber, EPDM...
