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Optimal Grades for High-Performance Outsoles

Asahi Kasei offers a wide range of synthetic rubber grades ideal for outsoles, leveraging two manufacturing processes and unique modification technologies. We support you in achieving your desired performance.

Optimal Grades for High-Performance Outsoles

Achieve Diverse Performance, Including Grip, Abrasion Resistance, and Durability

Asahi Kasei offers a diverse lineup of synthetic rubber products using two manufacturing processes and proprietary modification technologies. We help you achieve a wide range of performance requirements for outsoles, such as grip (traction), abrasion resistance, and durability.

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Overview of Grades Ideal for High-Performance Outsoles

Features

Extensive lineup leveraging two manufacturing processes and unique modification technologies

Exceptional elongation at break and tensile strength, creating durable shoes

We offer grades suitable for your desired grip and abrasion resistance

Available in a wide range of glass transition temperatures (Tg)

Physical Property Tables for Each Grade

Grade Name Mooney Viscosity
(ML1+4, 100°C)		 Bound Styrene
(Weight%)		 Vinyl Content
(mol% in BD)		 Modification
SBR TUFDENE™ 2003 33 25 11 -
ASAPRENE™ 1205 47 25 15 -
ASAPRENE™ 303 45 45 27 -
ASAPRENE™ 6500P 60 (*1) 65 13 -
ASAPRENE™ Y031 60 26 55 ○
ASAPRENE™ 306 (N220) 70 46 27 -
ASAPRENE™ Y530 60 26 55 ○

*1) ML(5+4)100°C

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Applications

Asahi Kasei's synthetic rubbers play a key role in footwear outsoles and as raw materials for HIPS and ABS. Explore how they are utilized in various applications.

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