Silane Coupling Agents for Tire and Rubber Additives: Performance, Processing and Sustainability

Momentive’s silane coupling agents for tire and rubber additives are designed to enhance the performance and processing of composite materials in demanding automotive applications. By strengthening interfacial bonds between dissimilar materials, these agents help preserve or improve mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties while minimizing drawbacks like premature vulcanization or reduced flexural strength. Our advanced silane technologies—featured in brands like Silquest*, e-free*, and NXT*—can improve rolling resistance, wet traction, abrasion resistance, and composite toughness. With benefits such as low VOC emissions, ethanol-free processing, and halogen-free flame retardancy, Momentive’s coupling agents support both high-performance tire design and sustainable manufacturing.