Laurex Zinc salt of lauric and related fatty acids Crompton-Uniroyal Chemical Catalysts / Accelerators / Vulcanizing agents >> Metallic salts Plasticizers Rubber - Elastomer (Chloroprene, Butyl …) ADHESIVE LAUREX ® Activator Zinc salt of lauric and related fatty acids Activator for thiazoles, thiurams and dithicarbamates by supplying fatty acid and soluble zinc. A plasticizer for natural rubber. A higher degree of solubility in rubber than stearic acid, therefore less blooming. Relatively nonstaining and nondiscoloring. In truck tire and tank lining compounds where less blooming results in better tack properties. Produces better physical properties with low natural rubber blends. Laurex® is a powerful activator and efficient plasticizer for general use in natural and synthetic rubber products. Features 20% available zinc in a completely soluble form. Its high degree of solubility in rubber minimizes blooming. Relatively nonstaining and nondiscoloring zinc salt of lauric and related fatty acids. Used as activator for thiazoles, thiurams and dithicarbamates, and as efficient plasticizer for general use in natural and synthetic rubber products. Possesses high degree of solubility in rubber. Reduces blooming.