Market / Tires · 7 min read

Green tires in Brazil: opportunities in vegetable fatty acids

How replacing fossil-based derivatives with vegetable stearins is reshaping the tire industry supply chain.

Pressure for a lower carbon footprint

Tire manufacturers seek raw materials with traceability, lower footprint and supply stability. Fatty acids and stearins enter as process aids and formulation components in rubber compounds.

What to control during qualification

Acid value, origin, color and oxidative stability must be compared batch to batch. Small variations can affect mixing, vulcanization and final properties.