The Difference between Styrene-Butadiene Rubber and Styrene-Butadiene Latex

The main use of styrene butadiene tires is in the production of car tires, especially light vehicles. Today, most car manufacturers are trying to produce cars with durability and special performance, which will eventually require tires with appropriate performance characteristics. Styrene butadiene tires have various advantages such as low rotational resistance, high adhesion during braking, low wear and other cases and therefore are a very desirable option for tire production. Cold styrene butadiene is used to make lightweight tires and other mechanical products. This material is not a good choice for producing truck tire yarns or for golf ball elastic yarns. Soluble styrene butadiene is much more expensive than emulsion styrene butadiene and is used to make special products.

Soluble styrene butadiene contains rubbers of varying degrees of styrene and vinyl, both of which increase the glass transition temperature and increase tire control on wet roads. This material is also used in other industries except automotive and tire manufacturing, such as sealants, gaskets, belts or plastic pipes. Styrene butadiene rubber provides the necessary requirements for these products, such as trouble-free processing and, in addition, access to raw materials. Other uses for styrene butadiene rubbers include solid wheels, coated materials, and electrical insulation for wires and cables. Plastic pipes are used for coating and insulation, which prevents the material from being worn. The characteristics of the mentioned rubber that make it a suitable choice are its resistance to destruction and erosion.