LANXESS’ new rubber additive Vulkanox HS Scopeblue supports tire manufacturers in producing more sustainable, longer-lasting tires and in achieving their sustainability goals. The antidegradant from the specialty chemicals company is the sustainable variant of the proven antioxidant Vulkanox HS (TMQ), which tire manufacturers use to protect their products from adverse effects of oxygen and heat. The additive is also characterized by low volatility and low migration tendency.

Vulkanox HS Scopeblue is made from 55% sustainable raw materials. Compared to the conventionally manufactured product, the carbon footprint of Vulkanox HS Scopeblue is more than 30% lower. This is achieved by using biocircular acetone and renewable energy in production. The mass-balanced product is manufactured in an ISCC PLUS-certified plant in Germany.

Since the overall chemical structure of the product remains unchanged, no modifications to the tire manufacturing process are required and customers can use Vulkanox HS Scopeblue as drop-in to produce more sustainable tires.