Welcome to SafeRubber

The SafeRubber project has received EC funding under the FP7 framework to develop a new, safe, multifunctional accelerator curative molecule which can replace thiourea-based accelerators in the vulcanisation process.

Project Goal

The consortium believe a solution can be developed that will deliver;

• an IP protectable method for producing polychloroprene rubber, with reduced costs associated with health and safety – protecting them from the current dominance of large enterprises
• a 90% reduction in the quantities of MgO and ZnO required during vulcanisation, achieved through using a multi-functional accelerator – allowing the SME members compete on cost with Far Eastern suppliers
• reduced environmental impact through reduced feedstock (of MgO and ZnO) and effluent hazards associated with the process – further reducing costs