| abstract |
The invention relates to a rubber composition comprising at least one elastomer, a reinforcing filler, and a crosslinking system and a crumb rubber, said crumb rubber containing: an acetone extract of between 8 and 50 wt.-%; a chloroform extract such that the ratio of chloroform extract to acetone extract, expressed by weight percent, is less than 1.5, the chloroform extract having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of less than 10000 g/mol; and a plasticiser content of greater than 8 wt.-% in the composition of the crumb. |