Baypren®

Baypren® is a family of chloroprene rubber with diverse applications due to its attractive combination of key technical properties

It is the name of the LANXESS range of polymers based on 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene (chloroprene), which are manufactured by water-based emulsion polymerization in the presence of emulsifiers, activators etc. The importance of Baypren® is derived essentially from its attractive combination of key technical properties that are unattainable with other kinds of rubber at a comparable price. Articles made from appropriately formulated Baypren® compounds are suitable for moldings and extrudates of all types, reinforced hoses, roll covers, belting, including conveyor belts, air spring bellows, cable sheathing and insulation for low-voltage cables, sponge rubber, including open and closed-cell sponge rubber, corrosion-resistant linings, sheeting, fabric proofings and footwear (boots). The flame-retardant behavior of Baypren® vulcanizates can be adjusted to meet special requirements

Business Unit
Technical Rubber Products

Properties and Benefits

Resistance to weathering, both in dry and humid climates.
Excellent combustion behavior
Average resistance to oils
Aging and heat resistance
good tensile strength, tear and wear resistance
High dynamic fatigue resistance
Resistance to water and a large number of chemicals over a long period
Good adhesion to suitably pretreated reinforcing substrates consisting of textiles, metals or glass fibers
Resistance to fungi and soil bacteria
Low gas permeability
Electrical properties sufficient for a large number of applications

Areas of Applications