Novel processing aids for natural and synthetic rubber compounds

摘要

This invention is concerned with a novel rubber processing aid, as well as with the use of that aid for improving the processing of rubber. More specifically, the present invention is concerned with the formation of an amine salt of an aralkylsulfonic acid through the deposition of an amine and an aralkylsulfonic acid on a natural or synthetic clay base. This invention is further concerned with the use of said aralkylsulfonic salt composition, optionally modified with additives such as a thioether or a long chain fatty acid, for improving the processing of natural and synthetic rubber.