How about my specifc needs?
Akrochem has the manufacturing fexibility to produce large or small quantities of
cureblends. This fexibility allows Akrochem to work with a customer to develop the
appropriate cureblend(s) that will suit their needs.
How is the quality of a Cureblend assured?
• Akrochem provides full traceability of all raw materials used in every cureblend.
• Each cureblend produced is lab tested to previously agreed upon specifcations.
• The cureblend formulation is evaluated prior to production to separate
interactive chemicals.
• Testing of incoming raw materials, including FTIR.
• Finished cureblends are subjected to rheometer testing and FTIR verifcation.
• A computer-controlled weigh-up system will not allow weights outside
of tolerances to be packaged. Weighing tolerances are one
percent (+/- 1.00%) max.
How are Cureblends packaged and shipped?
• For convenience, Akrochem pre-weighed, cureblends are packaged with the
following batch inclusion bag options:
- Polymer compatible, low-melt PBD resin bags.
- Low-melt point EMA or EVA bags.
• These pre-weighed cureblends are shipped in the following container options:
- Heavy duty Gaylords®.
- Returnable plastic Gaylords.
• Bulk packaging of cureblends is available with the following options:
- Boxes, bags, drums, Gaylords and Supersacks
How should Cureblends be stored and what is the expected shelf-life?
It is recommended that each cureblend be stored in a separate sealed container. Also, it is
preferred that cureblends be stored in a temperature controlled environment, away from
heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
Cureblends should be used within six months of the date of manufacture. Cureblends
can be re-qualifed if they are past their date of expiration by submitting them for testing
to determine the quality of their function in a rubber compound. As a convenience,
Akrochem will gladly test any of our chemical cureblends that have expired.