Rubber accelerators; prepared

HS code 381210 covers the production of rubber accelerators, which are chemical compounds used in the manufacturing of rubber products. These accelerators play a crucial role in the vulcanization process, where they help speed up the curing of rubber, making it more durable and resistant to wear and tear. The rubber accelerators industry is an essential component of the broader rubber and plastics manufacturing sector, which is a significant contributor to the global economy.

The production of rubber accelerators typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as organic chemicals and various additives, are carefully measured and mixed together. The mixture is then heated and subjected to a series of chemical reactions, which result in the formation of the desired accelerator compounds. Finally, the accelerators are processed, packaged, and distributed to rubber manufacturers for use in their production processes.

The main inputs required for the production of rubber accelerators include organic chemicals, such as benzothiazole derivatives, thiuram compounds, and guanidine derivatives. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, such as mixing tanks, reactors, and packaging equipment, to ensure the efficient and consistent production of these essential chemicals.

The primary output of the rubber accelerators industry is the accelerator compounds themselves, which are then used by 400610 Rubber, vulcanized, not hard, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, 400691 Rubber, vulcanized, not hard, other than hard rubber, and other rubber product manufacturers to improve the vulcanization process and enhance the durability of their products. These accelerators may also be used in the production of 400510 Compounded rubber, unvulcanized, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.