Patent ID: 9109101
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: C08K,C08L

Abstract:
1. A cured nanocomposite comprising: a. an exfoliated phyllosilicate clay comprising an organically modified montmorillonite present in an amount in the range of about 4 to 8 phr, wherein the organically modified montmorillonite has been treated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) such that the ratio of organically modified montmorillonite to PEG falls within the range of 1:0.25-1:0.75; b. an exfoliating promoter selected from an anhydride group grafted elastomer present in an amount in the range of about 12 to 18 phr; c. a natural rubber containing (a) and (b) dispersed therein; d. a curing system comprising ZnO, stearic acid, sulfur, an accelerator, and an antioxidant; e. an inert filler comprising CaCO f. a reinforcing filler comprising coated CaCO