Robinson Brothers’ Robac Technology brand goes from strength-to-strength when it comes to developing safer accelerators in rubber applications.

Rubbers used to manufacture toys, automotive components and aerospace applications are highly regulated. Whereas, rubbers used in footwear manufacturing is not as tightly-regulated. Traditional rubber accelerators, such as thiazoles (MBTS/MBT) and thiurams (TMTD), have been identified to leave toxic residues in shoe soles and also generate highly toxic nitrosamines during the manufacturing process. These chemicals pose a hazard to the individual wearing the shoes as well as the environment.

The footwear industry is now becoming more aware of the issues associated with traditional accelerators, such as: Type IV allergy concerns, nitrosamine generation and residual accelerators that impact their consumers and the environment. For this reason, substances of concern are being listed to restrict the use in manufacturing supply chains, such as Prop65 for MBT. As regulations tighten, more rubber article manufacturers wish to identify safer alternatives to traditional rubber accelerators. Robinson Brothers’ Robac Technology division is capable of providing technical support in rubber accelerators in order to offer bespoke solutions to such challenges. One particular rubber accelerator, Robac AS100, was specifically engineered to be completely consumed during rubber vulcanisation in order to prevent the generation of harmful nitrosamines and zero residue. No residue, no hazard, no risk.

Robac Technology products provide solutions for regulatory demands in terms of health, safety and environmental matters; whilst satisfying the exacting demands of applications. If you need assistance with transitioning to safer accelerator systems, please contact Kelvyn Soars – Robac Business Manager.

Robinson Brothers is also a member of the British Footwear Association (BFA). Founded in 1898, the British Footwear Association supports over 150 companies in the UK. Click here for more information.

Kelvyn Soars – Robac Business Manager
Robinson Brothers Limited | West Midlands | B70 0AH UK
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