English Abstract

Synthetic Calcium Carbonate for Reinforcement Filler Made from Domestic Raw Material, gLimestoneh

Shoichi TSUTSUI
SHIRAISHI KOGYO KAISHA, LTD., Amagasaki-City, Japan
Nippon Gomu Kyokaishi,(2013),86(6),181-187 General Review in Japanese

Calcium carbonate, which is made from limestone available in all over Japan, has widely been used as fillers for various fields like rubber, plastics and paint, etc. In this paper, function and role of calcium carbonate, especially the ultrafine synthetic calcium carbonate, applied for rubber is reviewed.
In this report, ultrafine synthetic calcium carbonate is focused and its function & role applied for rubber is introduced.

Keywords: Calcium carbonate, Reinforcing filler, Reclaimed rubber, Capilary rheometer, anti-blocking gent