| abstract |
A rubber reinforcement adhesive comprising water and the reaction product of phloroglucinol and tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane is disclosed. Also, a reinforced rubber composition is disclosed comprising a polymer reinforcement cord contacting a rubber composition, the polymer reinforcement cord comprising an adhesive treatment dispersed on the surface thereof, wherein the adhesive treatment is a rubber reinforcement adhesive comprising water and the reaction product of phloroglucinol and tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane. The reinforced rubber composition may be used in a pneumatic tire. |