More Organosilanes From Degussa-Hüls

Degussa-Hüls AG is doubling capacity at one of its production plants in Antwerp, Belgium for sulphur-functionalised organosilanes. These rubber silanes are used as coupling components when precipitated silicas are used as fillers to reinforce rubber. Together with rubber silanes and rubber carbon blacks, precipitated silicas are the major component in “Green Tyres” which feature reduced rolling resistance and thus help to cut fuel consumption.