AERAFIN™ polymers: performance that elevates everyday experiences
High performance propylene-ethylene copolymers enabling robust, versatile hot melt adhesive formulations
AERAFIN™ polymers are Synthomer’s family of propylene-ethylene based copolymers designed to deliver outstanding performance in hot melt adhesive (HMA) applications. With excellent thermal stability, broad compatibility with hydrocarbon tackifying resins, and consistently low colour and odor, AERAFIN™ enables formulators to design high quality, reliable adhesives tailored to a wide range of industries.
From hygiene and packaging to automotive, filters, mattresses, and wood working, AERAFIN™ delivers the processing efficiency, adhesion performance and formulation flexibility required across today’s demanding HMA markets.
- Excellent thermal stability: AERAFIN™ grades are engineered to withstand extended processing at elevated temperatures, enabling long pot life and clean running systems.
- Broad tackifier compatibility: Fully compatible with a wide range of hydrocarbon tackifying resins, ensuring formulation flexibility for many end use applications.
- Low colour and low odor: A clean, neutral profile that supports high-quality, low VOC adhesive systems – ideal for hygiene and consumer applications.
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| Tradename | Chemistry | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aerafin™ 17 Polymer | Amorphous Polyolefin | Aerafin™ 17 polymer is a propylene-based olefin polymer compatible with a wide range of hydrocarbon tackifying resins and enables spraying or slot applying the finished adhesive at a broad range of temperatures and operating conditions. Aerafin™ 17 polymer is characterized by consistent quality, low color, excellent thermal stability, and low odor.Compatibility with an array of hydrocarbon tackifying resinsExcellent thermal stabilityGood adhesion with excellent peel strengthIn formulation, enables a robust adhesive system with a broad processing window and sprayability at temperatures as low as 130°CLow color and odorReliable global supplyRequires lower tackifier loading than with most SBC-based formulations |
| Aerafin™ 180 Polymer | Amorphous Polyolefin | Aerafin™ 180 polymer is a propylene-based olefin polymer compatible with a wide range of hydrocarbon tackifying resins and enables spraying or slot applying the finished adhesive at a broad range of temperatures and operating conditions. Aerafin™ 180 polymer is characterized by consistent quality, low color, excellent thermal stability, and low odor.Compatibility with an array of hydrocarbon tackifying resinsExcellent thermal stabilityGood adhesion with excellent peel strengthIn formulation, enables a robust adhesive system with a broad processing window and sprayability at temperatures as low as 130°CLow color and odorReliable global supplyRequires lower tackifier loading than with most SBC-based formulations |
| Aerafin™ 20 Polymer | Amorphous Polyolefin | Aerafin™ 20 polymer is a propylene-based olefin polymer compatible with a range of hydrocarbon tackifying resins and enables polyolefin based hotmelt adhesive for packaging application. Aerafin™ 20 polymer is characterized by consistent quality, low color, excellent thermal stability, and low odor.Compatibility with an array of hydrocarbon tackifying resinsExcellent thermal stabilityGood adhesionHigh heat resistanceLow color and odorEnable high polymer loading hotmelt adhesive |
| Aerafin™ 230 Polymer | Amorphous Polyolefin | Aerafin™ 230 is a copolymer of propylene and ethylene, compatible with a wide range of hydrocarbon tackifying resins. It is characterized by consistent quality, low color, low odor, and excellent thermal stability.Excellent high temperature resistance, while having <160°C RBSPHigh tensile strength with good elongationProvides good adhesion to low surface energy substrates without pretreatment Excellent thermal stabilityCompatible with an array of hydrocarbon tackifying resinsLow color and odorReliable global supply |
| Aerafin™ 35 Polymer | Amorphous Polyolefin | Aerafin™ 35 polymer is a propylene-ethylene based amorphous polyolefin polymer with exceptional balance of tensile strength and elongation. It is designed for improved performance in hot melt adhesives for a variety of applications including adhesives for durable assembly, and building and construction, among others. It provides exceptional thermal stability and sprayability allowing formulation of adhesives with improved cohesion. Aerafin 35 is compatible with a wide range of hydrocarbon tackifying resins and enables spraying or slot application at a broad range of temperatures and operating conditions.Compatibility with a wide range of hydrocarbon tackifying resinsExcellent thermal stabilityGood adhesion with excellent peel strengthIn formulation, enables a robust adhesive system with a broad processing window and sprayabilityLow color and odorReliable global supply |
| Aerafin™ 37 Polymer | Amorphous Polyolefin | Aerafin™ 37 polymer is a propylene-based olefin polymer compatible with a range of hydrocarbon tackifying resins and enables spraying or slot applying the finished adhesive at a broad range of temperatures and operating conditions. Aerafin 37 polymer is characterized by consistent quality, low color, excellent thermal stability, and low odor.Compatibility with an array of hydrocarbon tackifying resinsExcellent thermal stabilityLow Needle PenetrationGood adhesion with excellent peel strengthLow color and odorRequires lower tackifier loading than with most SBC based formulations |
| Aerafin™ 75H Polymer | Amorphous Polyolefin | Aerafin™ 75H polymer is a propylene-based olefin polymer compatible with a range of hydrocarbon tackifying resins and enables spraying or slot applying the finished adhesive at a broad range of temperatures and operating conditions. Aerafin 75H polymer is characterized by consistent quality, low color, excellent thermal stability, and low odor.Compatibility with an array of hydrocarbon tackifying resinsExcellent thermal stabilityGood adhesion with excellent peel strengthIn formulation, enables a robust adhesive system with a broad processing window and sprayability at temperatures as low as 130°CLow color and odorReliable global supplyRequires lower tackifier loading than with most SBC-based formulations |
| Aerafin™ 85 Polymer | Amorphous Polyolefin | Aerafin™ 85 is a copolymer of propylene and ethylene, compatible with a wide range of hydrocarbon tackifying resins. It is characterized by consistent quality, low color, low odor, and excellent thermal stability.Excellent high temperature resistanceProvides good adhesion to low surface energy substrates without pretreatment Excellent thermal stabilityCompatible with an array of hydrocarbon tackifying resinsLow color and odor |
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