Thin layer chromatographic identification of rubber compounding ingredients

Bibliography- based survey of analytical methods suggested for analysis of rubber and rubber product by means of thin layer chromatography (TLC). This review separately deals with the determination of the following items- antioxidants, accelerators, polymers, and miscellaneous. TLC has been shown to be of great utility for the identification of rubber compounding ingredients by the many examples related in article. In addition, TLC has proven a rapid, reliable, relatively simple, and inexpensive technique. Some recommendations for practical uses are given.