For the time being, chlorobutyl rubber is being commercialized. The first bales were out on March 13, and commercial yield launched as of April 2. The finishing line is under intense operation and being process-adjusted to keep to required parameters. Laboratory analyses were worked on by R&D engineers and reached normal values on April 4. The only issue unsolved so far is color of chlorobutyl rubber, but it will soon be finalized. Management of the Plant is targeting to fulfill the year plan of 30 000 tons halobutyl rubber provided another finishing line of “Welding Engineers” company is put into operation.

There is rather high growing demand for chlorobutyl rubber at the world market. With that taken into consideration, we may well reasonably acclaim that “Nizhnekamskneftekhim” Inc has yet again succeeded in ensuring its reputation as a major potential producer of present-day polymers.