Sinochem Refining’s 100,000-ton/year styrene-butadiene rubber project has entered the pile testing phase

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On the 31st of that month, at the site of Sinochem Refining and Chemicals’ 100,000-ton-per-year styrene-butadiene rubber project, the noise of pile-driving machines could be heard; the first test pile was successfully and precisely driven into the ground, marking the official start of construction at this site. This laid a solid foundation for the subsequent pile-driving work and for the smooth progress of the project as a whole. This project utilizes the proprietary nickel-based styrene-butadiene rubber industrial technology owned by Sinopec Yanshan Branch; the localization rate of the equipment is 100%. It features a high activity of the catalytic system and stable reaction control, enabling the production of high-quality products with low branching and low gel content. This product boasts excellent wear resistance, flex resistance, and low-temperature performance. It is widely used in key areas such as the sidewall rubber, bead sealant, and tread rubber of semi-steel radial tires and all-steel load-bearing radial tires, holding an irreplaceable and important position in the tire manufacturing industry. This project will effectively utilize the butadiene resources available within Sinopec Refining & Chemicals, enabling efficient allocation of resources in the region, reducing production and transportation costs as well as associated risks. It will also help fill the supply gap in the styrene-butadiene rubber market in South China.