Astlett Rubber supplies Zinc Oxide for the Canadian and U.S. markets from China, Taiwan, and Turkey. Zinc Oxide is a high surface area, high specific …

Astlett Rubber supplies Zinc Oxide for the Canadian and U.S. markets from China, Taiwan, and Turkey. Zinc Oxide is a high surface area, high specific gravity (5.6) material used by a wide variety of industries such as pharmaceuticals, paint, rubber, plastics, ceramics, glass, etc.We can supply Zinc Oxide made using the two main traditional processes, American and French as well as active Zinc Oxide made using the more advanced Wet process.The American ProcessThe Zinc Oxide is obtained from the direct smelting of zinc ingot, and the resulting zinc fumes are oxidized.The French ProcessZinc ash or dross is produced and sulfuric acid is used to vaporize the zinc ash or zinc dross to extract the zinc.The zinc fumes are then oxidized. This is also called an indirect process and produces a product that his higher in pH and lower in sulfur.The Wet ProcessThe Zinc ash or dross is purified with the Wet process before being oxidized. This results in a zinc oxide that is much more free of heavy metal contamination, is very pure and has higher surface area.

Astlett Rubber is a trader and distributor of raw materials and we have been serving the rubber industry since 1885. We acquire natural and synthetic rubber from producers worldwide and distribute via our North American warehouses or ship direct to our customers.Astlett Rubber is a North American distributor with worldwide reach. Our decades worth of experience in the rubber industry means we have the best producers and transportation networks to provide our customers with the products and services they need. Our long history has allowed us to develop strategic partnerships with many producers and consumers, yet our strength has always been our innovation. We are constantly improving our services and we can add value to your company. Call us to find out how.