X_Butyl

X_Butyl

These rubbers are used in a wide range of applications, including tire inner liners, medical and pharmaceutical closures, stoppers, sealing layers, adhesives for tire curing bladders, vibration isolation, and waterproof membranes.

Key Benefits

X_Butyl® provides the following advantages:

• Excellent gas and moisture impermeability
• Ability to absorb shocks and vibrations effectively
• Outstanding resistance to wear, heat, and ozone
• Resistance to acids, alkalis, and various chemicals
• Suitable for use in both high and low temperatures
• Excellent surface smoothness

X_Butyl® is a trademark of ARLANXEO, developed to support partnerships in the premium-quality butyl rubber manufacturing industry.

ENHANCING AIR-BARRIER PERFORMANCE

Tires
Inner-liners are an essential component of tubeless tires, and the demand for them continues to grow. Using halobutyl rubber in tire inner liners helps maintain air pressure effectively, providing lower air permeability and greater fuel efficiency compared to natural rubber-based inner liners. Additionally, halobutyl rubber enables the production of tires with lower inflation pressure while maintaining safety under extreme conditions. Because of its excellent air retention and gas barrier properties, halobutyl rubber is widely used as the preferred material for modern tubeless tire applications.

X_Butyl® polymers from ARLANXEO, both brominated and chlorinated, are ideal for manufacturing high-efficiency inner liners.

Although butyl rubbers from ARLANXEO are primarily used in the tire industry, their outstanding properties also make them suitable for various other technical applications such as medical closures, bladders, hoses, seals, and liners.

Medical stoppers and plungers
Bromobutyl and chlorobutyl rubbers under the X_Butyl® brand are widely used in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Their extremely low gas permeability, cleanliness, and excellent aging resistance make them ideal for pharmaceutical closures, storage, and handling applications.

Halobutyl rubber is particularly suitable for producing pharmaceutical stoppers and plungers due to its purity, elasticity, and smooth surface finish essential for pre-filled syringes and other high-performance medical devices.

Chewing gum
X_Butyl® RB 101-3 is a specialty grade developed by ARLANXEO for use in chewing gum production. Butyl rubber acts as a gum base, a key ingredient that determines the elasticity, durability, and chew texture of the finished product, ensuring consistent quality during storage and consumption.

Other non-tire applications
With its excellent resistance to heat, aging, and chemicals, X_Butyl® is also used in the production of roofing membranes, sealants, and adhesives, providing long-lasting flexibility and durability in demanding environments.