Comparison of Process Aid Ingredients in a Water-Resistant Neoprene

Abstract

Neoprene compound 5109 is used extensively by the NRL-USRD and industrial activities for underwater acoustical devices. It contains a proprietary process aid (Technical Processing, Inc. TE-70). Recently, TE-70 has become very difficult for the NRL-USRD to obtain. This report outlines work by the NRL-USRD to eliminate use of proprietary materials in the formulation of compound 5109. Two approaches are presented; (1) Eliminate the use of any process aid; (2) Reformulate compound 5109 using alternative process aids. This report also describes the processability, physical characteristics, and bondability of several alternative formulations for Neoprene 5109.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA250310

Entities

People

  • James L. Merryfield

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Equipment
  • Acoustic Windows
  • Adhesion
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Delamination
  • Elastomers
  • Fatty Acids
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Neoprene
  • Physical Properties
  • Polymeric Films
  • Rubber
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Specific Gravity
  • Stainless Steel
  • Synthetic Rubber

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  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Surface Coatings Technology.