JP5809020B2 - Rubber composition and method for producing rubber composition - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a rubber composition containing an inorganic filler that improves low heat build-up and a method for producing the same.

It is effective to use an inorganic filler such as silica as a filler as a technique that achieves both low rolling resistance and high braking performance on a wet road surface. Here, using a silane coupling agent in combination with an inorganic filler such as silica is essential to further reduce loss and wear resistance. The silane coupling agent also has a role of preventing adsorption of the vulcanization accelerator to the silica surface by interacting with the silica surface.
However, when a silane coupling agent is used, unreacted components remain in the rubber, which may cause scorching of the rubber during kneading. Therefore, by using a small amount of a silane coupling agent in combination with a nonionic surfactant, it has excellent low loss, wettability, wear resistance, workability, etc. without causing scorching of rubber. It is known that a rubber composition can be obtained (see Patent Document 1).
However, in this case, since the nonionic surfactant is rapidly adsorbed on the silica surface, the reaction between the silane coupling agent and silica is hindered. As a result, the reinforcing properties of the silica and the rubber component are lowered, and the wear resistance as the rubber composition is deteriorated.
At present, as described above, the reaction between the silane coupling agent and the inorganic filler such as silica is not sufficient, and there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of improving the low heat generation.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-130908

  Under such circumstances, the present invention aims to improve the reactivity between a silane coupling agent and an inorganic filler such as silica and provide a rubber composition excellent in low heat build-up and a method for producing the same. To do.

式中、ＸはＣ_ｍＨ_２ｍ−ｎＲ_ｎで表され、Ｒはヒドロキシ基を表し、ｍは１〜３の整数、ｎは０〜３の整数を表す。ただし、ｎ＝０を除く。 As a result of various experimental analyzes to solve the above problems, the present inventors have found that the dispersibility of the filler can be further improved by using a specific dimercapto compound, thereby completing the present invention. It came to.
That is, the present invention
[1] A rubber containing a rubber component (A), a dimercapto compound (B) represented by the following general formula (I), a filler containing an inorganic filler (C), and a silane coupling agent (D) Composition.

In the formula, X is represented by C _m H _2m-n R _n , R represents a hydroxy group, m represents an integer of 1 to 3, and n represents an integer of 0 to 3. However, n = 0 is excluded .

  [2] A rubber composition containing a rubber component (A), a filler containing an inorganic filler (C), a silane coupling agent (D), and a dimercapto compound (B) represented by the following general formula (I) A manufacturing method, wherein the rubber composition is kneaded in a plurality of stages, and in the first stage of kneading, all or part of the rubber component (A), the inorganic filler (C), and the silane coupling agent A method for producing a rubber composition, comprising kneading all or part of (D) and the dimercapto compound (B) represented by the general formula (I).

  According to the present invention, a rubber that improves the reactivity of a silane coupling agent and an inorganic filler such as silica, improves the dispersion of the inorganic filler such as silica in the rubber composition, and is excellent in low heat buildup. A composition and a method for producing the composition can be provided.

The present invention is described in detail below.
[Rubber composition]
The rubber composition of the present invention comprises a rubber component (A), a dimercapto compound (B) represented by the following general formula (I), a filler containing an inorganic filler (C), and a silane coupling agent (D ).

式中、ＸはＣ_mＨ_2m-nＲ_nで表され、Ｒはヒドロキシ基、アミノ基、カルボキシル基を表し、ｍは１〜３の整数、ｎは０〜３の整数を表す。

Wherein, X is represented by _{C m H 2m-n R n} , R represents hydroxy group, an amino group, a carboxyl group, m is an integer of 1 to 3, n represents an integer of 0 to 3.

In the rubber composition according to the present invention, the dimercapto compound (B) represented by the general formula (I) is considered to improve the dispersibility of the filler containing the inorganic filler (C). For this reason, it is excellent in workability | operativity at the time of rubber processing, and a pneumatic tire with lower exothermic property can be obtained.
It is preferable that a dimercapto compound (B) is 0.1-3 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of rubber components. This is because if it is 0.1 part by mass or more, a sufficient effect is exhibited, and if it is 3 parts by mass or more, the vulcanization speed is not greatly affected. More preferably, the compounding quantity of a mercapto compound (B) is 0.2-2 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of rubber components.
The rubber composition may contain a silane coupling agent (D). Details of the filler and the silane coupling agent (D) will be described later.
In the rubber composition according to the present invention, it is considered that the dimercapto compound (B) favorably promotes the reaction between the inorganic filler (C) and the silane coupling agent (D). For this reason, while being further excellent in workability | operativity at the time of rubber processing, a more exothermic pneumatic tire can be obtained.

[Rubber component (A)]
The rubber component (A) used in the rubber composition of the present invention can be selected from natural rubber and synthetic diene rubber. Synthetic diene rubbers include styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber (SBR), polybutadiene rubber (BR), polyisoprene rubber (IR), butyl rubber (IIR), ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber (EPDM). The natural rubber and the synthetic diene rubber may be used singly or as a blend of two or more.

[Dimercapto Compound (B)]
The dimercapto compound (B) used in the rubber composition of the present invention is represented by the general formula (I).

式中、ＸはＣ_mＨ_2m-nＲ_nで表され、Ｒはヒドロキシ基、アミノ基、カルボキシル基を表し、ｍは１〜３の整数、ｎは０〜３の整数を表す。

Wherein, X is represented by _{C m H 2m-n R n} , R represents hydroxy group, an amino group, a carboxyl group, m is an integer of 1 to 3, n represents an integer of 0 to 3.

The dimercapto compound (B) enhances the activity of the coupling function of the silane coupling agent (D) and sufficiently advances the reaction between silica and the silane coupling agent (D), particularly as the inorganic filler (C), It is possible to reduce the heat generation of the rubber composition. The blending amount of the dimercapto compound (B) in the rubber composition is (2/100) to (2) in the mass ratio {dimercapto compound (B) represented by the general formula (I) / the silane coupling agent (D)}. 100/100). If it is (2/100) or more, the reaction between the silane coupling agent (D) and an inorganic filler such as silica suitably occurs, and if it is (100/100) or less, the effect on the vulcanization rate is small. Because. More preferably, the blending amount of the dimercapto compound (B) is a mass ratio {dimercapto compound (B) / silane coupling agent (D)} = (4/100) to (80/100), particularly preferably. (4/100) to (50/100).
Examples of typical dimercapto compounds (B) include 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-butanediol (dithiothreitol), 1,3-propanedithiol, 1,4-butanedithiol, 1,5-pentanedithiol. Etc.

[Filler]
<Inorganic filler (C)>
A filler that can be added to a conventional rubber composition can be used as the filler of the present invention. In the present invention, the filler includes an inorganic filler (C).
Of the inorganic fillers (C), silica is preferred from the viewpoint of achieving both low rolling properties and wear resistance. Any commercially available silica can be used, among which wet silica, dry silica, and colloidal silica are preferably used, and wet silica is particularly preferably used. The BET specific surface area (measured in accordance with ISO 5794/1) of silica is preferably 40 to 350 m ² / g. Silica having a BET surface area within this range has an advantage that both rubber reinforcement and dispersibility in a rubber component can be achieved. In this respect, BET surface area is more preferably silica in the range of 80~350m ² / g, silica BET surface area in the range of 120~350m ² / g is particularly preferred. Examples of such silica are those manufactured by Tosoh Silica Co., Ltd., trade names “Nip Seal AQ” (BET specific surface area = 205 m ² / g), “Nip Seal KQ” (BET specific surface area = 245 m ² / g), and trade names manufactured by Degussa. Commercial products such as “Ultrazil VN3” (BET specific surface area = 175 m ² / g) can be used.

  In the rubber composition in which silica is blended as the inorganic filler (C), in order to enhance the reinforcing property of the rubber composition with silica, or to improve the wear resistance as well as the low heat generation property of the rubber composition, silane coupling It is preferable that an agent (D) is blended. Details of the silane coupling agent (D) will be described later.

  In addition to silica, an inorganic compound represented by the following general formula (1) can be used for the rubber composition of the present invention.

dM ¹ · xSiO _y · zH ₂ O (1)
Here, in the general formula (1), M ¹ is a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, magnesium, titanium, calcium, and zirconium, an oxide or hydroxide of these metals, and a hydrate thereof. Or at least one selected from carbonates of these metals, and d, x, y and z are each an integer of 1 to 5, an integer of 0 to 10, an integer of 2 to 5, and an integer of 0 to 10 is there.
In the general formula (1), when both x and z are 0, the inorganic compound is at least one metal, metal oxide or metal hydroxide selected from aluminum, magnesium, titanium, calcium and zirconium. It becomes.

As the inorganic compound represented by the general formula (1), .gamma.-alumina, alpha-alumina, such as alumina (Al ₂ O _3), boehmite, alumina monohydrate such as diaspore _{(Al 2 O 3 · H 2} O ), Aluminum hydroxide such as gibbsite, bayerite [Al (OH) ₃ ], aluminum carbonate [Al ₂ (CO ₃ ) ₂ ], magnesium hydroxide [Mg (OH) ₂ ], magnesium oxide (MgO), magnesium carbonate (MgCO _3), talc _{(3MgO · 4SiO 2 · H 2} O), attapulgite _{(5MgO · 8SiO 2 · 9H 2} O), titanium white (TiO _2), titanium black (TiO _2n-1), calcium oxide (CaO) , calcium hydroxide [Ca (OH) _2], magnesium aluminum oxide _{(MgO · Al 2 O 3)} , clay _{(Al 2 O 3 · 2SiO 2} ), kaolin (Al _{2 3 · 2SiO 2 · 2H 2 O} ), pyrophyllite _{(Al 2 O 3 · 4SiO 2} · H 2 O), bentonite _{(Al 2 O 3 · 4SiO 2} · 2H 2 O), aluminum silicate (Al ₂ SiO ₅ Al ₄ · 3SiO ₄ · 5H ₂ O, etc.), magnesium silicate (Mg ₂ SiO ₄ , MgSiO ₃ etc.), calcium silicate (Ca ₂ · SiO ₄ etc.), aluminum calcium silicate (Al ₂ O ₃ · CaO) 2SiO ₂ ), magnesium calcium silicate (CaMgSiO ₄ ), calcium carbonate (CaCO ₃ ), zirconium oxide (ZrO ₂ ), zirconium hydroxide [ZrO (OH) ₂ .nH ₂ O], zirconium carbonate [Zr (CO _{3) 2],} hydrogen to correct electric charge as various zeolites, such as crystalline aluminosilicates including alkali metal or alkaline earth metal can be used .
Further, it is preferable that M ¹ in the general formula (1) is at least one selected from aluminum metal, aluminum oxide or hydroxide, hydrates thereof, and aluminum carbonate.

  The inorganic compound represented by the general formula (1) may be used alone or in combination of two or more. The average particle size of these inorganic compounds is preferably in the range of 0.01 to 10 μm, more preferably in the range of 0.05 to 5 μm, from the viewpoints of kneading workability, wear resistance, and wet grip performance balance. Further, as the inorganic filler (C), silica alone may be used, or silica and one or more inorganic compounds represented by the general formula (I) may be used in combination.

<Carbon black>
In the present invention, the filler may contain carbon black in addition to the inorganic filler (C) described above. A commercially available carbon black can be used. By containing carbon black, it is possible to enjoy the effect of reducing electrical resistance and suppressing charging.
The carbon black is not particularly limited. For example, high, medium or low structure SAF, ISAF, IISAF, N339, HAF, FEF, GPF, SRF grade carbon black can be used. In particular, SAF, ISAF, IISAF, N339, HAF, and FEF grade carbon black are preferably used.
DBP absorption of carbon black is preferably 80 cm ^3/100 g or more, more preferably 100 cm ^3/100 g or more, particularly preferably 110 cm ^3/100 g or more. Moreover, the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (measured in accordance with N ₂ SA, JIS K 6217-2: 2001) of carbon black is preferably 85 m ² / g or more, more preferably 100 m ² / g or more, particularly preferably. 110 m ² / g or more.

<Blending amount>
The filler is preferably used in an amount of 20 to 150 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component (A). It is preferably 20 parts by mass or more from the viewpoint of improving the reinforcing property of the rubber composition, and is preferably 150 parts by mass or less from the viewpoint of reducing rolling resistance.
The inorganic filler (C) is preferably used in an amount of 20 to 120 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component (A). If it is 20 mass parts or more, sufficient wet performance can be ensured, and if it is 120 mass parts or less, rolling resistance can be reduced. Furthermore, it is more preferable to use 30-100 mass parts.
In the filler, the inorganic filler (C) is preferably 30% by mass or more from the viewpoint of achieving both wet performance and rolling resistance, more preferably 40% by mass or more, and 40% by mass or more. Further preferred. In addition, when using a silica as an inorganic filler (C), it is preferable that the silica in a filler is 30 mass% or more.

[Silane coupling agent (D)]
The silane coupling agent (D) that can be used in combination with the inorganic filler (C) is a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following general formulas (II) to (V). preferable. By using such a silane coupling agent (D), the rubber composition according to the method of the present invention is further excellent in workability during rubber processing and can provide a pneumatic tire with better wear resistance. it can.
Hereinafter, the following general formulas (II) to (V) will be described in order.

式中、Ｒ¹は複数ある場合には同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々水素原子、炭素数１〜８の直鎖、環状もしくは分枝のアルキル基又は炭素数２〜８の直鎖もしくは分枝のアルコキシアルキル基であり、Ｒ²は複数ある場合には同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々炭素数１〜８の直鎖、環状もしくは分枝のアルキル基であり、Ｒ³は同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々炭素数１〜８の直鎖もしくは分枝のアルキレン基であり、ａは平均値として２〜６であり、ｐ及びｒは同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々平均値として０〜３である。但しｐ及びｒの双方が３であることはない。

In the formula, when there are a plurality of R ^{1 s} , they may be the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclic or branched alkyl group, or a straight chain or branched chain of 2 to 8 carbon atoms. A branched alkoxyalkyl group, and when there are a plurality of R ^{2 s} , they may be the same or different, and each is a linear, cyclic or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and R ³ is the same or different. Each may be a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a is an average value of 2 to 6, p and r may be the same or different, and each is an average value 0-3. However, both p and r are not 3.

  Specific examples of the silane coupling agent (D) represented by the general formula (II) include bis (3-triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulfide, bis (3-trimethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulfide, bis (3- Methyldimethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulfide, bis (2-triethoxysilylethyl) tetrasulfide, bis (3-triethoxysilylpropyl) disulfide, bis (3-trimethoxysilylpropyl) disulfide, bis (3-methyldimethoxysilylpropyl) ) Disulfide, bis (2-triethoxysilylethyl) disulfide, bis (3-triethoxysilylpropyl) trisulfide, bis (3-trimethoxysilylpropyl) trisulfide, bis (3-methyldimethoxysilylpropyl) trisulfide Bis (2-triethoxysilylethyl) trisulfide, bis (3-monoethoxydimethylsilylpropyl) tetrasulfide, bis (3-monoethoxydimethylsilylpropyl) trisulfide, bis (3-monoethoxydimethylsilylpropyl) Disulfide, bis (3-monomethoxydimethylsilylpropyl) tetrasulfide, bis (3-monomethoxydimethylsilylpropyl) trisulfide, bis (3-monomethoxydimethylsilylpropyl) disulfide, bis (2-monoethoxydimethylsilylethyl) Examples thereof include tetrasulfide, bis (2-monoethoxydimethylsilylethyl) trisulfide, and bis (2-monoethoxydimethylsilylethyl) disulfide.

式中、Ｒ⁴は−Ｃｌ、−Ｂｒ、Ｒ⁹Ｏ−、Ｒ⁹Ｃ（＝Ｏ）Ｏ−、Ｒ⁹Ｒ¹⁰Ｃ＝ＮＯ−、Ｒ⁹Ｒ¹⁰ＣＮＯ−、Ｒ⁹Ｒ¹⁰Ｎ−、及び−（ＯＳｉＲ⁹Ｒ¹⁰）_h（ＯＳｉＲ⁹Ｒ¹⁰Ｒ¹¹）から選択される一価の基（Ｒ⁹、Ｒ¹⁰及びＲ¹¹は各々水素原子又は炭素数１〜１８の一価の炭化水素基であり、ｈは平均値として１〜４である。）であり、Ｒ⁵はＲ⁴、水素原子又は炭素数１〜１８の一価の炭化水素基であり、Ｒ⁶はＲ⁴、Ｒ⁵、水素原子又は−［Ｏ（Ｒ¹²Ｏ）_j］_0.5−基（Ｒ¹²は炭素数１〜１８のアルキレン基、ｊは１〜４の整数である。）であり、Ｒ⁷は炭素数１〜１８の二価の炭化水素基であり、Ｒ⁸は炭素数１〜１８の一価の炭化水素基である。ｘ、ｙ及びｚは、ｘ＋ｙ＋２ｚ＝３、０≦ｘ≦３、０≦ｙ≦２、０≦ｚ≦１の関係を満たす数である。

Wherein, R ⁴ is ^{-Cl, -Br, R 9 O-,} R 9 C (= O) O-, R 9 R 10 C = NO-, R 9 R 10 CNO-, R 9 R 10 N-, And-(OSiR ⁹ R ¹⁰ ) _h (OSiR ⁹ R ¹⁰ R ¹¹ ) are each a monovalent group (R ⁹ , R ¹⁰ and R ¹¹ are each a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon having 1 to 18 carbon atoms. H is an average value of 1 to 4, and R ⁵ is R ⁴ , a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and R ⁶ is R ⁴ , R ⁵ , a hydrogen atom or a — [O (R ¹² O) _j ] _0.5 — group (R ¹² is an alkylene group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, j is an integer of 1 to 4), and R ⁷ is a carbon number. A divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and R ⁸ is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms. x, y, and z are numbers satisfying the relationship of x + y + 2z = 3, 0 ≦ x ≦ 3, 0 ≦ y ≦ 2, and 0 ≦ z ≦ 1.

In the above general formula (III), R ⁸ , R ⁹ , R ¹⁰ and R ¹¹ may be the same or different, preferably each a straight-chain, cyclic or branched alkyl group or alkenyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms. And a group selected from the group consisting of an aryl group and an aralkyl group. When R ⁵ is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, it is a group selected from the group consisting of a linear, cyclic or branched alkyl group, alkenyl group, aryl group and aralkyl group. Preferably there is. R ¹² is preferably a linear, cyclic or branched alkylene group, particularly preferably a linear one. R ⁷ is, for example, an alkylene group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkenylene group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, a cycloalkylene group having 5 to 18 carbon atoms, a cycloalkylalkylene group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, or an arylene having 6 to 18 carbon atoms. And aralkylene groups having 7 to 18 carbon atoms. The alkylene group and alkenylene group may be linear or branched, and the cycloalkylene group, cycloalkylalkylene group, arylene group, and aralkylene group have a substituent such as a lower alkyl group on the ring. You may have. R ⁷ is preferably an alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, particularly preferably a linear alkylene group such as a methylene group, an ethylene group, a trimethylene group, a tetramethylene group, a pentamethylene group, or a hexamethylene group. it can.

Specific examples of the monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms of R ⁵ , R ⁸ , R ⁹ , R ¹⁰ and R ^{11 in} the general formula (III) include a methyl group, an ethyl group, and an n-propyl group. , Isopropyl group, n-butyl group, isobutyl group, sec-butyl group, tert-butyl group, pentyl group, hexyl group, octyl group, decyl group, dodecyl group, cyclopentyl group, cyclohexyl group, vinyl group, propenyl group , Allyl group, hexenyl group, octenyl group, cyclopentenyl group, cyclohexenyl group, phenyl group, tolyl group, xylyl group, naphthyl group, benzyl group, phenethyl group, naphthylmethyl group and the like.
Examples of R ¹² in the general formula (III) include methylene group, ethylene group, trimethylene group, tetramethylene group, pentamethylene group, hexamethylene group, octamethylene group, decamethylene group, dodecamethylene group and the like.

  Specific examples of the silane coupling agent (D) represented by the general formula (III) include 3-hexanoylthiopropyltriethoxysilane, 3-octanoylthiopropyltriethoxysilane, 3-decanoylthiopropyltri Ethoxysilane, 3-lauroylthiopropyltriethoxysilane, 2-hexanoylthioethyltriethoxysilane, 2-octanoylthioethyltriethoxysilane, 2-decanoylthioethyltriethoxysilane, 2-lauroylthioethyltriethoxysilane 3-hexanoylthiopropyltrimethoxysilane, 3-octanoylthiopropyltrimethoxysilane, 3-decanoylthiopropyltrimethoxysilane, 3-lauroylthiopropyltrimethoxysilane, 2-hexanoylthioethyltrimethoxy Silane, 2- octanoylthiopropyl ethyltrimethoxysilane, 2- deca Neu thio ethyltrimethoxysilane, and 2-lauroyl thio ethyl trimethoxysilane. Among these, 3-octanoylthiopropyltriethoxysilane (manufactured by General Electric Silicones, trademark: NXT silane) is particularly preferable.

式中、Ｒ¹³は複数ある場合には同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々水素原子、炭素数１〜８の直鎖、環状もしくは分枝のアルキル基又は炭素数２〜８の直鎖もしくは分枝のアルコキシアルキル基であり、Ｒ¹⁴は複数ある場合には同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々炭素数１〜８の直鎖、環状もしくは分枝のアルキル基であり、Ｒ¹⁵は複数ある場合には同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々炭素数１〜８の直鎖もしくは分枝のアルキレン基である。Ｒ¹⁶は一般式（−Ｓ−Ｒ¹⁷−Ｓ−）、（−Ｒ¹⁸−Ｓ_m1−Ｒ¹⁹−）及び（−Ｒ²⁰−Ｓ_m2−Ｒ²¹−Ｓ_m3−Ｒ²²−）のいずれかの二価の基（Ｒ¹⁷〜Ｒ²²は各々炭素数１〜２０の二価の炭化水素基、二価の芳香族基、又は硫黄及び酸素以外のヘテロ元素を含む二価の有機基であり、ｍ１、ｍ２及びｍ３は各々平均値として１以上４未満である。）であり、複数あるｋは同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々平均値として１〜６であり、ｓ及びｔは各々平均値として０〜３である。但しｓ及びｔの双方が３であることはない。

In the formula, when there are a plurality of R ^{13 s} , they may be the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclic or branched alkyl group, or a straight chain or branched chain of 2 to 8 carbon atoms. A branched alkoxyalkyl group, and when there are a plurality of R ^{14 s} , they may be the same or different, and each is a linear, cyclic or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and a plurality of R ^{15 s} May be the same or different and each is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms. R ¹⁶ is any one of the general formulas (—S—R ¹⁷ —S—), (—R ¹⁸ —S _m1 —R ¹⁹ —) and (—R ²⁰ —S _m2 —R ²¹ —S _m3 —R ²² —). be a divalent group (R ¹⁷ to R ²² each a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, divalent aromatic group, or a divalent organic group containing a hetero element other than sulfur and oxygen , M1, m2 and m3 are each an average value of 1 or more and less than 4, and a plurality of k may be the same or different, each being an average value of 1 to 6, each of s and t being an average The value is 0-3. However, both s and t are not 3.

As a specific example of the silane coupling agent (D) represented by the general formula (IV),
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S 2 - (CH 2) 6 -S 2 - (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH 3) 3,
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S 2 - (CH 2) 10 -S 2 - (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH 3) 3,
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S 3 - (CH 2) 6 -S 3 - (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH 3) 3,
Average composition formula (CH ₃ CH ₂ O) ₃ Si— (CH ₂ ) ₃ —S ₄ — (CH ₂ ) ₆ —S ₄ — (CH ₂ ) ₃ —Si (OCH ₂ CH ₃ ) ₃ ,
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S- (CH 2) 6 -S 2 - (CH 2) 6 -S- (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH 3 ₃
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S- (CH 2) 6 -S 2.5 - (CH 2) 6 -S- (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH 3 ₃
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S- (CH 2) 6 -S 3 - (CH 2) 6 -S- (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH 3 ₃
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S- (CH 2) 6 -S 4 - (CH 2) 6 -S- (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH 3 ₃
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S- (CH 2) 10 -S 2 - (CH 2) 10 -S- (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH 3 ₃
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S 4 - (CH 2) 6 -S 4 - (CH 2) 6 -S 4 - (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH _{3) 3,}
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S 2 - (CH 2) 6 -S 2 - (CH 2) 6 -S 2 - (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH _{3) 3,}
Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S- (CH 2) 6 -S 2 - (CH 2) 6 -S 2 - (CH 2) 6 -S- (CH 2 ) ₃ -Si (OCH ₂ CH ₃ ) _{3 and the} like are preferred.

式中、Ｒ²³は炭素数１〜２０の直鎖、分岐又は環状のアルキル基であり、複数あるＧは同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々炭素数１〜９のアルカンジイル基又はアルケンジイル基であり、複数あるＺ^aは同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々二つの珪素原子と結合することのできる基であり、且つ[−０−]_0.5、[−０−Ｇ−]_0.5又は[−Ｏ−Ｇ−Ｏ−]_0.5から選ばれる基であり、複数あるＺ^bは同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々二つの珪素原子と結合することのできる基であり、且つ[−Ｏ−Ｇ−Ｏ−]_0.5で表される官能基であり、複数あるＺ^cは同一でも異なっていてもよく、各々−Ｃｌ、−Ｂｒ、−ＯＲ^e、Ｒ^eＣ(＝Ｏ)Ｏ−、Ｒ^eＲ^fＣ＝ＮＯ−、Ｒ^eＲ^fＮ−、Ｒ^e−、ＨＯ−Ｇ−Ｏ−（Ｇは上記表記と一致する）で表される官能基であり、Ｒ^e及びＲ^fは各々炭素数１〜２０の直鎖、分岐又は環状のアルキル基である。ｍ、ｎ、ｕ、ｖ及びｗは、１≦ｍ≦２０、０≦ｎ≦２０、０≦ｕ≦３、０≦ｖ≦２、０≦ｗ≦１であり、且つ（ｕ／２）＋ｖ＋２ｗ＝２又は３である。Ａ部が複数である場合、複数のＡ部におけるＺ^a _u、Ｚ^b _v及びＺ^c _wそれぞれにおいて、同一でも異なっていてもよく、Ｂ部が複数である場合、複数のＢ部におけるＺ^a _u、Ｚ^b _v及びＺ^c _wそれぞれにおいて、同一でも異なってもよい。

In the formula, R ²³ is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and a plurality of Gs may be the same or different, and each is an alkanediyl group or alkenediyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms. There, the plurality of Z ^a may be the same or different, is a group capable of binding with each of two silicon atoms, and _{[-0-] 0.5, [- 0} -G-] 0.5 and [-O -G-O-] is a group selected from _0.5 , and a plurality of Z ^b may be the same or different, each being a group capable of bonding to two silicon atoms, and [-O-G-O. -] Is a functional group represented by _0.5 , and a plurality of Z ^{c s} may be the same or different, and are each —Cl, —Br, —OR ^e , R ^e C (═O) O—, R ^e R ^{f. C = NO-, R e R f} N-, R e -, HO-G-O- (G coincides with the notation) is a functional group represented by, ^e and R ^f are each linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms. m, n, u, v and w are 1 ≦ m ≦ 20, 0 ≦ n ≦ 20, 0 ≦ u ≦ 3, 0 ≦ v ≦ 2, 0 ≦ w ≦ 1, and (u / 2) + v + 2w. = 2 or 3. When there are a plurality of A parts, each of Z ^a _u , Z ^b _v and Z ^c _w in the plurality of A parts may be the same or different. When there are a plurality of B parts, Z ^a in the plurality of B parts Each of _u , Z ^b _v and Z ^c _w may be the same or different.

  Specific examples of the silane coupling agent (D) represented by the general formula (V) include chemical formula (VI), chemical formula (VII), and chemical formula (VIII).

式中、Ｌはそれぞれ独立して炭素数１〜９のアルカンジイル基又はアルケンジイル基であり、ｘ＝ｍ、ｙ＝ｎである。

In the formula, each L is independently an alkanediyl group or alkenediyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms, and x = m and y = n.

As a silane coupling agent represented by the chemical formula (VI), a trademark “NXT Low-V Silane” manufactured by Momentive Performance Materials is commercially available.
Moreover, as a silane coupling agent represented by chemical formula (VII), the trademark "NXT Ultra Low-V Silane" manufactured by Momentive Performance Materials is also available as a commercial product.
Furthermore, examples of the silane coupling agent represented by the chemical formula (VIII) include “NXT-Z” manufactured by Momentive Performance Materials.

In the present invention, the silane coupling agent (D) is particularly preferably a compound represented by the general formula (II) among the compounds represented by the general formulas (II) to (V).
In this invention, a silane coupling agent (D) may be used individually by 1 type, and may be used in combination of 2 or more type.
The blending amount of the silane coupling agent (D) in the rubber composition according to the present invention is such that the mass ratio {silane coupling agent (D) / inorganic filler (C)} is (1/100) to (20/100). It is preferable that If it is less than (1/100), the effect of improving the low heat build-up of the rubber composition will be difficult to achieve, and if it exceeds (20/100), the cost of the rubber composition will be excessive and the economy will be reduced. Furthermore, the mass ratio (3/100) to (20/100) is more preferable, and the mass ratio (4/100) to (10/100) is particularly preferable.

As described above, in the rubber composition in which the inorganic filler (C) such as silica is blended, the wear resistance is enhanced together with the low heat build-up of the rubber composition in order to enhance the reinforcing property of the rubber composition with silica. Therefore, it is preferable to blend a silane coupling agent (D). However, if the reaction between the inorganic filler (C) and the silane coupling agent (D) is insufficient, the effect of enhancing the reinforcement of the rubber composition by the inorganic filler (C) cannot be sufficiently obtained. Wear resistance may be reduced. Further, when the unreacted silane coupling agent in the kneading step of the rubber composition reacts during the extrusion step performed after the kneading step, the rubber composition extrudate is porous (multiple bubbles or holes). Occurs, causing a decrease in the size and weight accuracy of the extruded product.
On the other hand, when the number of kneading steps in the kneading step is increased, the reaction between the inorganic filler (C) and the silane coupling agent (D) can be completed in the kneading step, and the generation of porosity can be suppressed. Is possible. However, there is a problem that the productivity of the kneading process is significantly reduced.
In the rubber composition according to the present invention, the dimercapto compound (B) is considered to favorably promote the reaction between the inorganic filler (C) and the silane coupling agent (D). As described above, according to the rubber composition of the present invention, it is possible to obtain a pneumatic tire that is further excellent in workability during rubber processing and has lower heat generation.

[Vulcanizing agent, Vulcanization accelerator]
A vulcanizing agent and a vulcanization accelerator are blended in the rubber composition according to the present invention. Examples of the vulcanizing agent include sulfur. Although it does not specifically limit as a vulcanization accelerator, For example, thiazole, such as M (2-mercaptobenzothiazole), DM (dibenzothiazolyl disulfide), CZ (N-cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazolylsulfenamide) And guanidine vulcanization accelerators such as DPG (diphenylguanidine).

[Organic acid compound]
The rubber composition may contain an organic acid compound. Organic acid compounds include stearic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid, lauric acid, arachidic acid, behenic acid, lignoceric acid, capric acid, pelargonic acid, caprylic acid, enanthic acid, caproic acid, oleic acid, vaccenic acid, linoleic acid And saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids such as linolenic acid and nervonic acid, and organic acids such as resin acids such as rosin acid and modified rosin acid, and esters of saturated fatty acids, unsaturated resin acids and resin acids, and the like.

[Method for producing rubber composition]
The method for producing a rubber composition according to the present invention includes a rubber component (A), a filler containing an inorganic filler (C), a silane coupling agent (D), and a dimercapto compound represented by the following general formula (I) A method for producing a rubber composition comprising (B), wherein the rubber composition is kneaded in a plurality of stages, and in the first stage of kneading, all of the rubber component (A) and the inorganic filler (C) or Part or all or part of the silane coupling agent (D) and the dimercapto compound (B) represented by the following general formula (I) are kneaded.

式中、ＸはＣ_mＨ_2m-nＲ_nで表され、Ｒはヒドロキシ基、アミノ基、カルボキシル基を表し、ｍは１〜３の整数、ｎは０〜３の整数を表す。

Wherein, X is represented by _{C m H 2m-n R n} , R represents hydroxy group, an amino group, a carboxyl group, m is an integer of 1 to 3, n represents an integer of 0 to 3.

The rubber component (A) is preferably composed of at least one selected from natural rubber and synthetic diene rubber. The rubber composition is mainly composed of a rubber component (A) and a filler, and is usually a masterbatch kneading step, which is a step before blending the vulcanizing agent and the vulcanization accelerator, and the vulcanizing agent. And kneading in a final kneading step for producing a vulcanizable rubber composition by blending a vulcanization accelerator.
The first kneading step described above corresponds to the master batch kneading step in the embodiment. Between the masterbatch kneading step and the final kneading step, an intermediate kneading step may be provided mainly for the purpose of reducing the viscosity of the masterbatch.
According to the method for producing a rubber composition according to the present invention, the dimercapto compound (B) is considered to improve the dispersibility of the filler containing the inorganic filler (C). Thus, according to the method for producing a rubber composition according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a pneumatic tire that is further excellent in workability during rubber processing and has lower heat generation.

  In the present invention, a rubber component (A), a dimercapto compound (B), an inorganic filler (C), and a silane coupling agent (D) are included. The rubber composition is kneaded in a plurality of stages, and in the first kneading stage. The rubber component (A), dimercapto compound (B), all or part of the inorganic filler (C), and all or part of the silane coupling agent (D) are the highest of the rubber composition in the first kneading stage. Kneading at a temperature of 120 to 190 ° C. is preferable for increasing the reactivity between the inorganic filler (silica) and the silane coupling agent, more preferably 130 to 175 ° C., and 140 to 170 ° C. More preferably. The kneading time in the first kneading stage is preferably 10 seconds to 20 minutes, more preferably 10 seconds to 10 minutes, and further preferably 30 seconds to 5 minutes.

  In the present invention, after kneading all or part of the rubber component (A), the inorganic filler (C), and all or part of the silane coupling agent (D), the dimercapto compound (B) is added. Further kneading is preferable in order to further improve the dispersion of the filler such as silica and carbon black in the rubber composition. In the first kneading stage, after adding all or part of the rubber component (A), the inorganic filler (C), and all or part of the silane coupling agent (D), dimercapto is added during the first kneading stage. It is preferable that the time until the compound (B) is added is 10 to 180 seconds. The upper limit of this time is more preferably 150 seconds or less, and further preferably 120 seconds or less. If this time is 10 seconds or more, the reaction between the inorganic filler (C) and the silane coupling agent (D) can be sufficiently advanced. Even if this time exceeds 180 seconds, the reaction between the inorganic filler (C) and the silane coupling agent (D) has already proceeded sufficiently, so that it is difficult to enjoy further effects, and the upper limit is 180 seconds. It is preferable.

  The first kneading stage of kneading in the present invention refers to the first stage of kneading the rubber component (A), the inorganic filler (C), and the silane coupling agent (D). In the first stage, the rubber component (A ) And a filler other than the inorganic filler (C) or a step of preliminarily kneading only the rubber component (A) is not included.

In the present invention, the coupling function of the silane coupling agent (D) is obtained by adding and kneading the rubber component (A), the inorganic filler (C), the silane coupling agent (D), and the dimercapto compound (B). The activity of the inorganic filler (C) and the silane coupling agent (D) can be sufficiently advanced. As a result, alcohol such as ethanol and other volatile organic components produced by the reaction between the inorganic filler (C) and the silane coupling agent (D) can be volatilized during kneading. From the masterbatch kneading step Further, volatilization of alcohol or the like in the extrusion process to be performed later can be suppressed, and generation of a porous material in the extruded product can be prevented.
Furthermore, in the present invention, in the first kneading stage of kneading, all or part of the rubber component (A), filler (C), inorganic filler (C), and all of the silane coupling agent (D). Or after adding a part and kneading | mixing, the said dimercapto compound (B) can be added, and also the kneading | mixing can further improve the activity of the coupling function of a silane coupling agent (D).

When it is difficult to produce a master batch by only one master batch kneading step, the master batch kneading step may be divided into a first master batch kneading step and a second master batch kneading step.
For example, in the first kneading stage (that is, the master batch kneading stage), as the first master batch kneading stage, the rubber component (A), all or part of the inorganic filler (C), and the silane coupling agent (D) After kneading all or a part of this, cooling and curing, as a second masterbatch kneading step, the dimercapto compound (B) may be added and further kneaded.
In addition, a rubber component, a filler, etc. may be mix | blended and kneaded in an intermediate | middle stage (a 2nd masterbatch is shown). When the intermediate kneading step is included after the first kneading step and before the final kneading step, the maximum temperature of the rubber composition in the intermediate kneading step is preferably 120 to 190 ° C, and preferably 130 to 175 ° C. More preferably, it is 140-170 degreeC. The kneading time is preferably 10 seconds to 20 minutes, more preferably 10 seconds to 10 minutes, and further preferably 30 seconds to 5 minutes. In addition, when including the intermediate kneading step, it is preferable to proceed to the next step after lowering the temperature by 10 ° C. or more from the temperature after completion of the kneading in the previous step.

In the production method of the rubber composition of the present invention, various compounding agents such as a vulcanization activator such as stearic acid and zinc white, an anti-aging agent, etc., which are usually compounded in the rubber composition, are kneaded in a master batch as necessary. It is kneaded in the stage or the final kneading stage or the above-mentioned intermediate kneading stage.
In the present invention, the final kneading stage of kneading refers to a step of blending and kneading vulcanizing chemicals (vulcanizing agent, vulcanization accelerator). The maximum temperature of the rubber composition in this final kneading stage is preferably 60 to 140 ° C, more preferably 80 to 120 ° C, and further preferably 100 to 120 ° C. The kneading time is preferably 10 seconds to 20 minutes, more preferably 10 seconds to 10 minutes, and further preferably 20 seconds to 5 minutes. When proceeding from the first kneading stage and the intermediate kneading stage to the final kneading stage, it is preferable to lower the temperature after completion of the kneading in the previous stage by 10 ° C. or more before proceeding to the next stage.

  The rubber composition in the present invention is kneaded using a Banbury mixer, a roll, an intensive mixer, a kneader, a biaxial extrusion, or the like. Then, it is extruded in an extrusion process and formed as a tread member. Subsequently, it is pasted and molded by a normal method on a tire molding machine to form a raw tire. The green tire is heated and pressed in a vulcanizer to obtain a tire. The tread in the present invention refers to a cap tread constituting a ground contact portion of a tire and / or a base tread disposed inside the cap tread.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to examples. However, the present invention is not limited to the following examples. The low exothermic property (tan δ index) and wear resistance were evaluated by the following methods.
[Evaluation method]
<Low exothermic property (tan δ index)>
Using a spectrometer (manufactured by Ueshima Seisakusho Co., Ltd.), tan δ was measured at a frequency of 52 Hz, an initial strain of 10%, a measurement temperature of 60 ° C., and a dynamic strain of 1%.
The tan δ of Comparative Example 1 was set to 100, and indexed by the following formula. A smaller index value indicates a lower exothermic property and a smaller hysteresis loss.
Low exothermic index = {(tan δ of test vulcanized rubber composition) / (tan δ of vulcanized rubber composition of Comparative Example 1)} × 100)
<Abrasion resistance test>
In accordance with JIS K 6264-2: 2005, a test was performed using a Lambone-type abrasion tester at room temperature and a slip rate of 25%. The reciprocal of the amount of wear was indicated by an index with Comparative Example 1 as 100. The larger the value, the better the wear resistance.

[Production Example 1]
<Average composition formula _{(CH 3 CH 2 O) 3} Si- (CH 2) 3 -S- (CH 2) 6 -S 2.5 - (CH 2) 6 -S- (CH 2) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH ₃ ) Production of silane coupling agent represented by ₃ >
119 g (0.5 mol) of 3-mercaptopropyltriethoxysilane was charged into a 2 liter separable flask equipped with a nitrogen gas inlet tube, a thermometer, a Dimroth condenser and a dropping funnel, and the active ingredient was 20% by mass with stirring. Of sodium ethoxide in ethanol (151.2 g, 0.45 mol) was added. Thereafter, the temperature was raised to 80 ° C., and stirring was continued for 3 hours. Thereafter, the mixture was cooled and transferred to a dropping funnel.
Next, 69.75 g (0.45 mol) of 1,6-dichlorohexane was charged into a separable flask similar to the above, heated to 80 ° C., and then the above 3-mercaptopropyltriethoxysilane and sodium ethoxide were added. The reaction was slowly added dropwise. After completion of dropping, stirring was continued at 80 ° C. for 5 hours. Thereafter, the mixture was cooled, and the salt was filtered off from the resulting solution, and ethanol and excess 1,6-dichlorohexane were distilled off under reduced pressure. The resulting solution was distilled under reduced pressure to obtain 137.7 g of a colorless transparent liquid having a boiling point of 148 to 150 ° C./0.005 torr. As a result of IR analysis, ¹ H-NMR analysis and mass spectrum analysis (MS analysis), a compound represented by (CH ₃ CH ₂ O) ₃ Si— (CH ₂ ) ₃ S— (CH ₂ ) ₆ —Cl Met. The purity by gas chromatographic analysis (GC analysis) was 97.5%.
Next, 80 g of ethanol, 5.46 g (0.07 mol) of anhydrous sodium sulfide and 3.36 g (0.105 mol) of sulfur were charged into a 0.5 liter separable flask similar to the above, and the temperature was raised to 80 ° C. did. While stirring this solution, 49.91 g (0.14 mol) of the above (CH ₃ CH ₂ O) ₃ Si— (CH ₂ ) ₃ —S— (CH ₂ ) ₆ —Cl was slowly added dropwise. After completion of dropping, stirring was continued at 80 ° C. for 10 hours. After completion of the stirring, the mixture was cooled and the formed salt was filtered off, and then ethanol as a solvent was distilled under reduced pressure.
The obtained reddish brown transparent solution was subjected to IR analysis, ¹ H-NMR analysis and supercritical chromatography analysis. As a result, the average composition formula (CH ₃ CH ₂ O) ₃ Si— (CH ₂ ) ₃ —S— (CH _{2) 6} -S _2.5 - (was _{CH 2) 6 -S- (CH 2} ) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH 3) was confirmed to be the compound represented by _3. The purity of this product by GPC analysis was 85.2%.

[Example]
<Examples 1 to 14>
In the first kneading stage of the kneading, the rubber component (A), carbon black as the filler, silica as the inorganic filler (C), silane coupling agent (D), aromatic oil, stearic acid, aging in a Banbury mixer After kneading inhibitor 6PPD, 60 seconds later, dimercapto compound (B) was added and further kneaded. The maximum temperature of the rubber composition in the first kneading stage of kneading was adjusted to 150 ° C. Next, in the final stage of kneading, the remaining compounding agents listed in Table 1 were added and kneaded, and the maximum temperature of the rubber composition in the final stage of kneading was adjusted to 110 ° C. The vulcanized rubber composition obtained from this rubber composition was evaluated for low heat build-up (tan δ index) and wear resistance by the above methods. The results are shown in Table 1.

<Example 15>
Kneading was carried out in the same manner as in Examples 1 to 14 except that the dimercapto compound (B) was not added in the first kneading stage but was added in the final stage. The obtained vulcanized rubber composition was evaluated for low heat build-up (tan δ index) and wear resistance by the above methods. The results are shown in Table 1.

<Comparative Examples 1-8>
The kneading was carried out in the same manner as in Examples 1 to 14 except that the dimercapto compound (B) was not added in any of the first kneading stage and the final kneading stage. The obtained vulcanized rubber composition was evaluated for low heat build-up (tan δ index) and wear resistance by the above methods. The results are shown in Table 1.

[note]
* 1: Asahi Kasei, solution polymerization SBR trade name “T2000”
* 2: RSS # 3
* 3: Asahi Carbon Co., Ltd., trade name “# 80”
* 4: Tosoh Silica Co., Ltd., trade name “Nip seal AQ”, BET surface area 205 m ² / g
* 5: Bis (3-triethoxysilylpropyl) disulfide (average sulfur chain length: 2.35), Evonik silane coupling agent, trade name “Si75” (registered trademark)
* 6: 3-Octanoylthiopropyltriethoxysilane (Mentive Performance Materials, trade name “NXT silane”)
* 7: Silane coupling agent represented by chemical formula (VIII) (product name “NXT-Z”, manufactured by Momentive Performance Materials)
* 8: Silane coupling agent (CH ₃ CH ₂ O) ₃ Si— (CH ₂ ) ₃ —S— (CH ₂ ) ₆ —S _2.5 — (expressed by the following average composition formula obtained in Production Example 1 _{CH 2) 6 -S- (CH 2} ) 3 -Si (OCH 2 CH 3) 3
* 9: Dimercapto compound, 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-butanediol (dithiothreitol)
* 10: Dimercapto compound, 1,3-propanedithiol * 11: Dimercapto compound, 1,4-butanedithiol * 12: Dimercapto compound, 1,5-pentanedithiol * 13: 1,3-diphenylguanidine, Sanshin Chemical Industry Product name "Sunseller D"
* 14: 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline polymer, manufactured by Ouchi Shinsei Chemical Co., Ltd., trade name “NOCRACK 224”
* 15: N- (1,3-dimethylbutyl) -N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine, manufactured by Ouchi Shinsei Chemical Co., Ltd., trade name “NOCRACK 6C”
* 16: Di-2-benzothiazolyl disulfide, manufactured by Sanshin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., trade name “Sunseller DM”
* 17: N-tert-butyl-2-benzothiazolylsulfenamide, manufactured by Sanshin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., trade name “Sunseller NS”

  As is apparent from Table 1, the rubber compositions of Examples 1 to 15 all have low heat build-up (tan δ index) and wear resistance as compared with the rubber compositions to be compared with Comparative Examples 1 to 8. The index was good.

  Since the rubber composition of the present invention is excellent in low heat build-up, various pneumatic tires for passenger cars, light trucks, light passenger cars, light trucks and large vehicles (for trucks, buses, construction vehicles, etc.) Each of these members, particularly a tread member for a pneumatic radial tire, is preferably used as a composition.

Claims (10)

Rubber component (A);
A dimercapto compound (B) represented by the following general formula (I);
A filler containing an inorganic filler (C);
A rubber composition comprising a silane coupling agent (D).

(Wherein, X is represented by _{C m H 2m-n R n} , R represents a hydroxy group, m is an integer of 1 to 3, n represents an integer of 0 to 3. However, except for n = 0 .)   The mass ratio {dimercapto compound (B) represented by the general formula (I) / the silane coupling agent (D)} in the rubber composition is (2/100) to (100/100). 2. The rubber composition according to 1. The dimercapto compound (B) is a rubber composition according to claim 1 or 2 which is 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-butanediol Le. 4. The compound according to claim 1, wherein the silane coupling agent (D) is a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following general formulas (II) to (V). Rubber composition.

(In the formula, when there are a plurality of R ^{1 s} , they may be the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclic or branched alkyl group, or a straight chain having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or A branched alkoxyalkyl group, and when there are a plurality of R ^{2 s} , they may be the same or different and each is a linear, cyclic or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and R ³ may be the same Each may be different, each is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a is an average value of 2 to 6, p and r may be the same or different, and each is an average value 0 to 3, provided that both p and r are not 3.)

{Wherein, ^{R 4} is ^{-Cl, -Br, R 9 O-,} R 9 C (= O) O-, R 9 R 10 C = NO-, R 9 R 10 CNO-, R 9 R 10 N- , And-(OSiR ⁹ R ¹⁰ ) _h (OSiR ⁹ R ¹⁰ R ¹¹ ) are each a monovalent group (R ⁹ , R ¹⁰ and R ¹¹ are each a hydrogen atom or a monovalent carbon atom having 1 to 18 carbon atoms. H is an average value of 1 to 4), R ⁵ is R ⁴ , a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R ⁶ is R ⁴ , R ⁵ , a hydrogen atom, or a — [O (R ¹² O) _j ] _0.5 — group (R ¹² is an alkylene group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, j is an integer of 1 to 4), and R ^7. is a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R ⁸ is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms. x, y, and z are numbers satisfying the relationship of x + y + 2z = 3, 0 ≦ x ≦ 3, 0 ≦ y ≦ 2, and 0 ≦ z ≦ 1. }

{In the formula, when there are a plurality of R ^{13 s} , they may be the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclic or branched alkyl group, or a straight chain having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or A branched alkoxyalkyl group, and when there are a plurality of R ^{14 s} , they may be the same or different and each is a linear, cyclic or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and there are a plurality of R ¹⁵ In some cases, they may be the same or different, and each is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms. R ¹⁶ is any one of the general formulas (—S—R ¹⁷ —S—), (—R ¹⁸ —S _m1 —R ¹⁹ —) and (—R ²⁰ —S _m2 —R ²¹ —S _m3 —R ²² —). be a divalent group (R ¹⁷ to R ²² each a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, divalent aromatic group, or a divalent organic group containing a hetero element other than sulfur and oxygen , M1, m2 and m3 are each an average value of 1 or more and less than 4, and a plurality of k may be the same or different, each being an average value of 1 to 6, each of s and t being an average The value is 0-3. However, both s and t are not 3. }

{In the formula, R ²³ is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and a plurality of Gs may be the same or different, and each is an alkanediyl group or alkenediyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms. , and the the plurality of Z ^a may be the same or different, is a group capable of binding with each of two silicon atoms, and _{[-O-] 0.5, [- O} -G-] 0. ₅ or [—O—G—O—] _0.5 , a plurality of Z ^b may be the same or different, each being a group capable of bonding to two silicon atoms, and [—O—G—O—] is a functional group represented by _0.5 , and a plurality of Z ^c may be the same or different, and each represents —Cl, —Br, —OR ^e , R ^e C (= ^{O) O-, R e R f} C = NO-, R e R f N-, R e -, or the table HO-G-O- (G Is a functional group represented by the match) and, R ^e and R ^f are each linear having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, branched or cyclic alkyl group. m, n, u, v and w are 1 ≦ m ≦ 20, 0 ≦ n ≦ 20, 0 ≦ u ≦ 3, 0 ≦ v ≦ 2, 0 ≦ w ≦ 1, and (u / 2) + v + 2w. = 2 or 3. When there are a plurality of A parts, each of Z ^a _u , Z ^b _v and Z ^c _w in the plurality of A parts may be the same or different, and when there are a plurality of B parts, Z ^a in ^a plurality of B parts Each of _u , Z ^b _v and Z ^c _w may be the same or different. } In a method for producing a rubber composition comprising a rubber component (A), a filler containing an inorganic filler (C), a silane coupling agent (D), and a dimercapto compound (B) represented by the following general formula (I) The rubber composition is kneaded in a plurality of stages, and in the first stage of kneading, all or part of the rubber component (A), the inorganic filler (C), and the silane coupling agent (D) And a dimercapto compound (B) represented by the following general formula (I) are kneaded.

(Wherein, X is represented by _{C m H 2m-n R n} , R represents a hydroxy group, m is an integer of 1 to 3, n represents an integer of 0 to 3. However, except for n = 0 .)   In the first kneading step, after all or a part of the filler containing the rubber component (A) and the inorganic filler (C) is kneaded, the dimercapto compound (B) is added and further kneaded. 6. A method for producing a rubber composition according to 5.   The mass ratio in the rubber composition in the first stage of the kneading {dimercapto compound (B) represented by the general formula (I) / the silane coupling agent (D)} is from (2/100) to (100 / 100) The method for producing a rubber composition according to claim 5 or 6. Method of manufacturing a dimercapto compound (B) is a rubber composition according to any one of claims 5-7 is 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-butanediol Le.   The method for producing a rubber composition according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the maximum temperature of the rubber composition in the first kneading step is 120 to 190 ° C. 10. The compound according to claim 5, wherein the silane coupling agent (D) is a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following general formulas (II) to (V). Rubber composition.

(In the formula, when there are a plurality of R ^{1 s} , they may be the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclic or branched alkyl group, or a straight chain having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or A branched alkoxyalkyl group, and when there are a plurality of R ^{2 s} , they may be the same or different and each is a linear, cyclic or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and R ³ may be the same Each may be different, each is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a is an average value of 2 to 6, p and r may be the same or different, and each is an average value 0 to 3, provided that both p and r are not 3.)

{Wherein, ^{R 4} is ^{-Cl, -Br, R 9 O-,} R 9 C (= O) O-, R 9 R 10 C = NO-, R 9 R 10 CNO-, R 9 R 10 N- , And-(OSiR ⁹ R ¹⁰ ) _h (OSiR ⁹ R ¹⁰ R ¹¹ ) are each a monovalent group (R ⁹ , R ¹⁰ and R ¹¹ are each a hydrogen atom or a monovalent carbon atom having 1 to 18 carbon atoms. H is an average value of 1 to 4), R ⁵ is R ⁴ , a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R ⁶ is R ⁴ , R ⁵ , a hydrogen atom, or a — [O (R ¹² O) _j ] _0.5 — group (R ¹² is an alkylene group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, j is an integer of 1 to 4), and R ^7. is a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R ⁸ is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms. x, y, and z are numbers satisfying the relationship of x + y + 2z = 3, 0 ≦ x ≦ 3, 0 ≦ y ≦ 2, and 0 ≦ z ≦ 1. }

{In the formula, when there are a plurality of R ^{13 s} , they may be the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, a straight chain having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a cyclic or branched alkyl group, or a straight chain having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or A branched alkoxyalkyl group, and when there are a plurality of R ^{14 s} , they may be the same or different and each is a linear, cyclic or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and there are a plurality of R ¹⁵ In some cases, they may be the same or different, and each is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms. R ¹⁶ is any one of the general formulas (—S—R ¹⁷ —S—), (—R ¹⁸ —S _m1 —R ¹⁹ —) and (—R ²⁰ —S _m2 —R ²¹ —S _m3 —R ²² —). be a divalent group (R ¹⁷ to R ²² each a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, divalent aromatic group, or a divalent organic group containing a hetero element other than sulfur and oxygen , M1, m2 and m3 are each an average value of 1 or more and less than 4, and a plurality of k may be the same or different, each being an average value of 1 to 6, each of s and t being an average The value is 0-3. However, both s and t are not 3. }

{In the formula, R ²³ is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and a plurality of Gs may be the same or different, and each is an alkanediyl group or alkenediyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms. , and the the plurality of Z ^a may be the same or different, is a group capable of binding with each of two silicon atoms, and _{[-0-] 0.5, [- 0} -G-] 0. ₅ or [—O—G—O—] _0.5 , a plurality of Z ^b may be the same or different, each being a group capable of bonding to two silicon atoms, and [—O—G—O—] is a functional group represented by _0.5 , and a plurality of Z ^c may be the same or different, and each represents —Cl, —Br, —OR ^e , R ^e C (= ^{O) O-, R e R f} C = NO-, R e R f N-, R e -, or the table HO-G-O- (G Is a functional group represented by the match) and, R ^e and R ^f are each linear having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, branched or cyclic alkyl group. m, n, u, v and w are 1 ≦ m ≦ 20, 0 ≦ n ≦ 20, 0 ≦ u ≦ 3, 0 ≦ v ≦ 2, 0 ≦ w ≦ 1, and (u / 2) + v + 2w. = 2 or 3. When there are a plurality of A parts, each of Z ^a _u , Z ^b _v and Z ^c _w in the plurality of A parts may be the same or different, and when there are a plurality of B parts, Z ^a in ^a plurality of B parts Each of _u , Z ^b _v and Z ^c _w may be the same or different. }