LANXESS introduced Vulkanox 4060 in a September 8, 2026 announcement as an alternative to the tire anti-aging agent 6PPD. The new additive contains CCPD. LANXESS said initial commercial production was planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.
A new option for tire formulation evaluation
The announcement gives tire manufacturers and rubber compounders a product to consider in their development programs. The planned production date should be distinguished from confirmed availability for a particular order.
Procurement and technical perspective
A replacement decision involves more than comparing additive prices. Purchasing and technical teams can build a joint evaluation around three questions:
- Formulation fit: what testing is needed in the intended compound and finished tire before a material change is approved?
- Evidence: what current technical documents and application-specific test results can the manufacturer provide?
- Supply planning: when will samples and commercial quantities be available for the buyer's location and qualification schedule?
These questions are an assessment framework, not a conclusion that the new additive is interchangeable in every formulation. Product selection remains dependent on the customer's own technical evaluation.
This is SUMCHEMICALS editorial analysis of a public industry announcement; it does not indicate a distribution or partnership relationship with LANXESS.
Source: official company press release — LANXESS, September 8, 2026.