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Silica reinforced rubber preparation and tire with tread thereof

US5534574A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1995
Grant dateJul 9, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S152/905
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A rubber composition comprised of elastomer, silica, a silica coupler, 2-mercaptobenzothiazole and, optionally, carbon black, in which the silica, silica coupler and at least a portion of the 2-mercaptobenzothiazole are added in a non-productive mix stage. Pneumatic tires having treads comprised of such rubber composition are provided.

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