Waterborne low-VOC pressure-sensitive adhesives for your speciality tape applications
- High peel, high shear, and high initial tack for superior performance
- Excellent adhesion onto low energy surfaces
- Very high water resistance without whitening
- Low emission (low-VOC and low fogging) to help meet stringent regulations
- Help to reduce your carbon footprint
- Customised products for specialised applications.
Our waterborne, low-VOC, pressure sensitive adhesives cater to all your speciality tape needs. For demanding outdoor applications including roof insulation and construction tapes, we provide products with outstanding water resistance and low temperature applicability that ensure secure bonding (e.g., to low-energy surfaces).
We manufacture PSAs for protective films which exhibit no staining or ghosting, and leave no residue after removal; and PSAs with high plasticiser tolerance which are ideal for graphic PVC films. The low-emission properties of our PSAs are particularly important in automotive applications. In addition, our high solids, water-based PSAs provide improved drying and film-forming properties.
| Tradename | Chemistry | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abalyn™ D-E Methyl Ester of Rosin | Rosin Resin | ABALYN™ D-E methyl ester of gum rosin, is an amber-colored, near-neutral, tacky, viscous liquid. It is resinous in nature with clarity and high refractive index, low vapor pressure, high boiling point, and good thermal stability. It has excellent surface-wetting properties. These physical properties, plus its wide compatibility, make it useful in a variety of applications, including lacquers, inks, paper coatings, varnishes, adhesives, sealing compounds, plastics and wood preservatives. To assure minimum odor of products in which it is used, it is given a special steam sparging treatment.Alcohol-solubleExcellent perfume fixativeExcellent surface wetting and adhesion propertiesExcellent wood preservativeInsoluble in waterLiquid tackifier and plasticizer resin for a wide variety of raw materials and polymers |
| ABITOL™ E Hydroabietyl Alcohol | Rosin Resin | ABITOL™ E resin hydroabietyl alcohol is a colorless, tacky, balsamic resin. Its tackiness and extremely pale color, combined with its solubility in common organic solvents and compatibility with resins, film-formers, and oils, have led to its use as a resinous plasticizer and/or tackifier in plastics, lacquers, inks and adhesives. Chemically, Abitol E resin is a high molecular weight, primary, monohydric alcohol derived from rosin acids that have been hydrogenated to reduce unsaturation. ABITOL E resin undergoes the general types of chemical reaction common to most primary alcohols.Alcohol-solubleHigh refractive indexHigh viscous tackifier resin with excellent ageing characteristicsLight colorLow odorReactive functionalityWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Dymerex™ Polymerized Rosin | Rosin Resin | Dymerex™ modified gum rosin is a pale, acidic, thermoplastic, high softening point resin. It is composed predominately of dimeric acids derived from rosin with lesser amounts of monomeric resin acids and neutral materials of rosin origin. Dymerex™ modified resin has high resistance to oxidation and does not crystallize from solutions or from solid compositions. It is compatible with many natural and synthetic film formers and rubbers. Being an acidic resin, it reacts readily with polyalcohols or hydrated lime to yield high melting derivatives.Alcohol-solubleNon-crystallineResistant to oxidationThermoplastic rosin acidVery high softening point |
| Foral™ 105-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORAL™ 105-E ester of hydrogenated rosin is a pale, thermoplastic ester resin derived from pentaerythritol and a highly stabilized rosin. Like FORAL 85-E ester of hydrogenated rosin, which is produced from the same unique oxidation-resistant rosin, FORAL 105-E offers advantages as the tackifier or modifier resin in various adhesives and coating compositions. In these applications, both resins exhibit resistance to oxidation and to discoloration caused by heat and aging. FORAL 105-E has a substantially higher softening point and is therefore indicated where a harder resin is desired. It is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates when high tack is not needed.Compatible with UV acrylic adhesivesExcellent resistance to oxidationHigh softening pointImproved adhesion to low surface energy substratesLight colorLow odorThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Foral™ 85-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORAL™ 85-E ester of hydrogenated gum rosin is a very pale, thermoplastic ester resin derived from glycerol and a highly stabilized rosin that has outstanding resistance to oxidation, and to discoloration caused by heat and aging. FORAL 85-E can be used as a tackifier resin in various types of adhesives, and in protective and barrier-type coatings that require a high degree of color retention and oxidation resistance. It is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates.Compatible with UV acrylic adhesivesExcellent resistance to oxidation and discolorationExceptional cutaneous toleranceImproved adhesion to low surface energy substratesLight colorLow odorMedium softening pointThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Foral™ AX-E Fully Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORAL™ AX-E fully hydrogenated gum rosin is a thermoplastic, acidic resin produced by hydrogenating rosin to an exceptionally high degree. It is the palest, most highly stabilized rosin commercially available from Synthomer. Compared with STAYBELITE™ resin-E partially hydrogenated rosin, a hydrogenated rosin long established and widely used for its pale color and high oxidation resistance, FORAL AX-E has better initial color and color retention, and even greater resistance to oxidation. It is especially indicated as the tackifier and resin modifier in solvent adhesives and hot-melt applied coatings and adhesives that must excel in these properties. It is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates.Alcohol-solubleCompatible with UV acrylic adhesivesExcellent resistance to oxidationHigh acid numberImproved adhesion to low surface energy substratesMedium softening pointThermoplastic hydrogenated resinVery light color |
| Foralyn™ 110 Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORALYN™ 110 ester of hydrogenated gum rosin is the pentaerythritol ester of hydrogenated rosin.This resin combines the feature of light initial color and good color retention with the advantages of excellent long-term retention of adhesive properties and UV light stability offered by STAYBELITE™ and FORAL™ esters of hydrogenated rosin.Excellent resistance to oxidationHigh softening pointLight colorLow odorThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Foralyn™ 5020-F Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORALYN™ 5020-F Ester of Hydrogenated Gum Rosin, the methyl ester of hydrogenated rosin, is a light amber liquid resin. Being hydrogenated, it has marked resistance to aging. To assure minimum odor of products in which it is used, it is given a special steam-sparging treatment. FORALYN 5020-F is used as a resinous plasticizer or tackifier in finished products such as adhesives, inks, and lacquers.Excellent fixativeExceptional cutaneous toleranceLiquid tackifier and plasticizer resin with excellent ageing characteristicsLow colorLow odorWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Foralyn™ 90 Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORALYN™ 90 ester of hydrogenated rosin is the glycerol ester of hydrogenated rosin. This resin combines the feature of light initial color and good color retention with the advantages of excellent long-term retention of adhesive properties and UV light stability offered by STAYBELITE™ and FORALl™ esters of hydrogenated rosin.Excellent resistance to oxidationLight colorLow odorMedium softening pointThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Foralyn™ E Partially Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORALYN™ E Partially Hydrogenated Gum Rosin is a light colored, thermoplastic, acidic resin made by partially hydrogenating rosin. Because of this treatment, FORALYN E is highly resistant to oxidation and discoloration, and to changes in solubility characteristics when it is exposed to air and sunlight. Thermoplastic properties of FORALYN™ E make it particularly valuable as a plasticizer, tackifier or processing aid for reclaimed, natural, and synthetic rubbers. FORALYN E is also suggested for the preparation of synthetic resins, pigment coatings, soldering fluxes and caulking compounds.Color stabilityExceptionally light colorHigh acid numberResistant to oxidationWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Metalyn™ 200 Methyl Ester of Rosin | Rosin Resin | METALYN™ 200 methyl ester of gum rosin, a resinous plasticizer derived from rosin, is an amber-colored, tacky, viscous liquid. These physical properties, together with its wide compatibility, make it useful in a variety of applications, including lacquers, inks, adhesives, plastics, paper coatings and varnishes.Alcohol-solubleCompatible and miscible with a wide variety of materialsExcellent surface wetting and adhesion propertiesLiquid plasticizer and tackifierLow vapor pressure |
| Piccotac™ 1020 Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | PICCOTAC™ 1020 hydrocarbon resin solution is an aliphatic, low molecular weight, liquid resin. Derived mainly from olefin monomers of petroleum origin, this pale neutral resin is characterized by its resistance to moisture, good heat and light stability, and excellent balance of tack and adhesive properties. It is stabilized with antioxidant.It is designed primarily for use in pressure sensitive adhesives, hot melt adhesives and coatings. It is compatible with SIS block copolymers, natural rubber, polyisoprene, butyl rubber, and APO elastomers.Aliphatic liquid resin used to increase tack and reduce viscosityExcellent adhesion and compatibility to styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) block copolymersExcellent compatibility in natural rubberExcellent tack and peel propertiesLight color, low odorResistance to oxidation |
| Piccotac™ 1020-E Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | Piccotac™ 1020-E hydrocarbon resin is a liquid, low molecular weight hydrocarbon resin based on aliphatic monomers of petroleum origin. Piccotac™ 1020-E is pale in color, has good heat and light stability and contributes an excellent balance of tack and adhesive properties to systems blended with elastomers. Piccotac™ 1020-E is designed primarily for use in pressure sensitive and hot melt adhesives. It is stabilized with antioxidant.Aliphatic liquid resin used to increase tack and reduce viscosityExcellent adhesion in adhesives with styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) block copolymersExcellent compatibility in natural rubberExcellent tack and peel propertiesLight color, low odorResistance to oxidation |
| Piccotac™ 1095-N Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | PICCOTAC™ 1095-N hydrocarbon tackifier resin is a narrow molecular weight distribution, aliphatic C5 tackifier designed for the adhesives industry. It has light color, low odor, and excellent thermal stability. It is compatible with SIS block copolymers, natural rubber, polyisoprene, butyl rubber, EVA, EnBA, mPE, mPP and APO elastomers. PICCOTAC™ 1095-N is stabilized by addition of antioxidant.Aliphatic low molecular weight resinExcellent adhesion to styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) block copolymersExcellent color and color stabilityExcellent peel and tack properties |
| Piccotac™ 1100-E Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | PICCOTAC™ 1100-E hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight, aliphatic hydrocarbon resin, derived mainly from dienes and other reactive monomers. It is characterized by its light color, excellent balance of tack and of adhesive and cohesive properties, heat resistance, and wide compatibility. PICCOTAC™ 1100-E is designed as a tackifier for various adhesive and hot melt compositions, particularly pressure-sensitive systems that require high cohesive and quick-stick properties. PICCOTAC™ 1100-E is stabilized by addition of antioxidant.Aliphatic C5 resinExcellent adhesion in formulations with Natural RubberExcellent color and color stabilityExcellent peel and tack propertiesGood adhesion in formulations with styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) block copolymers |
| Piccotac™ 1105-E Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | PICCOTAC™ 1105-E hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight, aliphatic hydrocarbon resin, derived mainly from dienes and other reactive olefin monomers. This pale-colored, neutral resin is characterized by its tack and tack retention, excellent binding properties, high resistance to moisture, UV stability, and good compatibility and solubility. It is used as a binder in hotmelt road markings, hot-melt coatings, waterproofing compositions, and paints and varnishes, and is particularly suitable as tackifier resin in rubber-compounding applications. PICCOTAC™ 1105-E is stabilized by addition of antioxidant.Excellent compatibility with natural rubber and APOHigh molecular weight increases cohesion |
| Piccotac™ 7590-N Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | PICCOTAC™ 7590-N hydrocarbon resin is an aromatic-modified, aliphatic hydrocarbon resin developed for the adhesives industry. Its specific degree of modification provides PICCOTAC™ 7590-N with an excellent compatibility with styrene-based thermoplastic elastomers, and in particular SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene and SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers. It is also compatible with APAO (amorphous poly-alpha-olefins), metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins, SBR, EVA, and many polar elastomers. Due to its low odor and very good thermostability, Piccotac™ 7590-N is suggested as tackifying resin for high quality hot melt and hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives. PICCOTAC™ 7590-N is stabilized by addition of antioxidant.Allows lower than usual hot melt coating temperaturesExcellent compatibility and performance in SBS and SEBS block copolymer HMPSA systemsExcellent compatibility with natural rubber, SBR and polyolefinsGood balance of peel and shear propertiesLight color, low odorLow softening point, good low temperature properties |
| Piccotac™ 9095-E Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | PICCOTAC™ 9095-E hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight, slightly aromatic-modified aliphatic C5 tackifier designed for the adhesives industry. This light colored resin is compatible with styrenic block copolymers, EVA, and many polar elastomers. It is widely used with other tackifier resins, such as rosin esters and C9 hydrocarbon tackifiers to improve performance. It is primarily used in hot melt adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesives. Piccotac™ 9095-E is stabilized by the addition of antioxidant.Aliphatic resin with a low level of aromatic-modificationExcellent adhesion to styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) block copolymersExcellent balance of peel and shearExcellent compatibility with EVA, APO and metallocene polymers for packaging adhesivesExcellent peel and tack propertiesLight color, low odor |
| PLEXTOL 4804 S | PA | PLEXTOL 4804 S is an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic copolymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ A 171 | PA | PLEXTOL A 171 is an aqueous emulsion of a thermoplastic acrylic polymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ A 171 ST | PA | PLEXTOL A 171 ST is an aqueous emulsion of a thermoplastic acrylic polymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ A 420 | PA | PLEXTOL A 420 is a pressure sensitive adhesive based on an anionic stabilised aqueous dispersion of an acrylic polymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ A 4421 | PA | PLEXTOL A 4421 is an aqueous emulsion of an acrylic-copolymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ A 4427 | PA | PLEXTOL A 4427 is an aqueous emulsion of an acrylic-copolymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ A 4427 | PA | PLEXTOL A 4427 is an aqueous emulsion of an acrylic-copolymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ A 4427m | PA | Finely dispersed, aqueous dispersion of an acrylic ester-styrene copolymer. The dispersion contains an anionic emulsifier system, is free from film forming aids, APEO, solvents, plasticizers, and ammonia.REVACRYL AE 3738 is a low MFFT styrene-acrylic dispersion with high water-resistance, excellent wet adhesion and good flexibility. It is highly recommended for ETICS-primers and renders. |
| PLEXTOL™ A 621 | PA | PLEXTOL A 621 is an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic ester copolymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ A 621 ST | PA | PLEXTOL A 621 ST is an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic ester copolymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ D 154 | PA | PLEXTOL D 154 is an aqueous emulsion of a thermoplastic acrylic polymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ D 207 | PA | PLEXTOL D 207 is an aqueous emulsion of a thermoplastic acrylic polymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ D 224 | PA | PLEXTOL D 224 is an aqueous emulsion of a thermoplastic acrylic polymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ DS 155 | PA | PLEXTOL DS 155 is a low VOC aqueous emulsion of a thermoplastic acrylic polymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ L 4804 | PA | PLEXTOL L 4804 is an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic copolymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ T 4824A | PA | PLEXTOL T 4824A is an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic copolymer. |
| PLEXTOL™ X 4278 | PA | PLEXTOL X 4278 is an aqueous dispersion of acrylic copolymer. |
| Regalflex™ E1060PL-1 Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ E1060PL-1 is a copolymer of propylene and ethylene, pelletized and coated with a low-density polyethylene powder, having a melt viscosity of 6,000 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeConvenient product formExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ E1200PL Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ E1200PL is a copolymer of propylene and ethylene, pelletized and coated with polypropylene to minimize pellet blocking.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeConvenient product formExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ E2030 Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible with a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ E2030 is a copolymer of propylene and ethylene, having a melt viscosity of 3,000 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ M1014 Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ M1014 is a blend of propylene homopolymer and copolymers of propylene and ethylene. The resulting blend has a melt viscosity of 1,350 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ M1018 Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ M1018 is a blend of propylene homopolymer and copolymers of propylene and ethylene. The resulting blend has a melt viscosity of 1,800 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ M1018PL-1 Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ M1018PL-1 is a blend of propylene homopolymer and copolymers of propylene and ethylene, pelletized and coated with a polyethylene powder. The resulting blend has a melt viscosity of 1,800 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeConvenient product formExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ M1020 Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ M1020 is a blend of propylene homopolymer and copolymers of propylene and ethylene. The resulting blend has a melt viscosity of 2,000 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ M1020PL Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ M1020PL is a blend of propylene homopolymer and copolymers of propylene and ethylene, pelletized and coated with a polypropylene powder. The resulting blend has a melt viscosity of 2,000 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeConvenient product formExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ M1030PL Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ M1030PL is a blend of propylene homopolymer and copolymers of propylene and ethylene, pelletized and coated with a polypropylene powder. The resulting blend has a melt viscosity of 3,000 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeConvenient product formExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ P1010 Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ P1010 is a propylene homopolymer having a melt viscosity of 1,000 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeConvenient product formExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ P1010PL Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ P1010PL is a propylene homopolymer, pelletized and coated with a polypropylene powder, having a melt viscosity of 1,000 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeConvenient product formExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regalflex™ P1023 Amorphous Polyolefin | Amorphous Polyolefin | Regalflex™ Amorphous Polyolefins (APOs) are characteristically saturated, low molecular weight, propylene-based olefin polymers. These products are inherently soft, tacky, and flexible, having a broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins. Regalflex™ APOs are characterized by consistent quality, low odor, good heat stability, and low color. Regalflex™ P1023 is a propylene homopolymer having a melt viscosity of 2,300 mPa·s at 190°C.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resinsBroad temperature service rangeConvenient product formExcellent thermal and UV stabilityExcellent water and moisture resistanceLow colorLow odor |
| Regaltac™ C-115R Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ C-115R Resin is a tackifier resin with a softening point of 115°C and a molten Gardner color of 4.Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and other tackifying resinsConsistent qualityExcellent heat stabilityLow odor |
| Staybelite™ Ester 10-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | STAYBELITE™ ester 10-E ester of hydrogenated gum rosin is a pale, thermoplastic resin with the excellent resistance to oxidation and discoloration characteristic of ester resins derived from hydrogenated rosin. It is a glycerol ester of rosin that has been stabilized by hydrogenation and has found wide acceptance as a tackifying resin for many adhesive applications, particularly pressure-sensitive, hot melt and emulsion types. In general, it is useful where there is need for a pale, nonoxidizing, color-stable resin.Easily emulsifiableExcellent resistance to oxidationLight colorLow odorMedium softening pointThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Staybelite™ Ester 3-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | STAYBELITE™ ester 3-E ester of hydrogenated gum rosin is a pale, viscous, balsamic liquid with the resistance to oxidation and discoloration characteristic of the STAYBELITE series of resins. The tacky, highly adhesive resin can be readily emulsified, and serves as plasticizer for a wide range of film formers. STAYELITE ester 3-E is broadly compatible with many other components, and it has found wide acceptance in hot melt, pressure sensitive, and laminating adhesives. In general, it finds use where there is a need for a pale, non-oxidizing, color-stable, highly tacky liquid resin.Good resistance to oxidation and discolorationHigh viscous tackifier resin with excellent ageing characteristicsLight colorLow odorWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Staybelite™ Ester 5-E Resin | Rosin Resin | STAYBELITE™ ester 5-E resin is a pale, medium-hard, thermoplastic synthetic resin that has excellent resistance to oxidation, discoloration, and other properties affected by ageing. It is the glycerol ester of partially hydrogenated rosin specially processed to yield a low-odor, low-acid-number product. These and other outstanding properties make it particularly useful as a modifier of masticatory ingredients used in chewing gum bases.Excellent chewing gum baseExcellent resistance to oxidationLight colorLow odorMedium softening pointThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Staybelite™ Resin-E Partially Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | STAYBELITE™ resin-E partially hydrogenated rosin is a pale, thermoplastic, acidic resin made by partially hydrogenating rosin. Because of this treatment, STAYBELITE resin-E partially hydrogenated rosin is highly resistant to oxidation and discoloration, and to changes in solubility characteristics when it is exposed to air and sunlight.Color stabilityHigh acid numberLight colorLow odorResistant to oxidationWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Synthomer™ G-3015 Polymer | Amorphous Polyolefin | Synthomer™ G-3015 is a maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene recommended as a coupling agent for polypropylene (PP) composites. Because of the polarity and anhydride functionality, Synthomer™ G-3015 is useful for laminating, as a compatibilizer for PP blends with nylon or EVOH, and for enhancing the strength of composites that utilize reinforcements / fillers such as glass, talc, calcium carbonate, and metals. Balances attraction between polar fillers / reinforcements and non polar polymersCoupling agent for PP compositesMaleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (PP) |
| Tacolyn™ 1070 Resin Dispersion | Tackifier Dispersion | Tacolyn™ 1070 resin dispersion is an aqueous, 55% solids, solvent-free, anionic hydrocarbon dispersion. It is recommended as a tackifier for acrylic latex polymers used in label, tape, and construction adhesive applications. As a modifier for these latexes, Tacolyn™ 1070 enhances specific adhesion to polyolefin substrates and recycled corrugated board. It promotes cohesive strength and offers good moisture resistance when used in pressure sensitive adhesives. It may be used in clear film label applications due to its good color retention and oxidation resistance.APE-freeEnhances specific adhesion to polyolefin substrates and recycled corrugated boardGood moisture resistanceGood thermal and UV stabilityPromotes cohesion |
| Tacolyn™ 3100 Resin Ester Dispersion | Tackifier Dispersion | Tacolyn™ 3100 rosin ester dispersion is an aqueous, 55% solids, solvent-free, rosin ester dispersion prepared from the pentaerythritol ester of hydrogenated rosin. It is recommended as a tackifier for acrylic latex polymers used in label, tape, and construction applications including clear film label applications. Tacolyn™ 3100 is highly hydrogenated and promotes high temperature performance in waterborne PSAs.Excellent thermal and UV stabilityGood moisture resistanceLight colorPromotes high temperature performanceResistance to acids and alkalies |
| Tacolyn™ 3400 Resin Dispersion | Tackifier Dispersion | Tacolyn™ 3400 resin ester dispersion is an aqueous, 55% solids, solvent-free, anionic rosin ester dispersion prepared from a highly hydrogenated, high softening point resin. It is recommended for use in food packaging applications such as closures, lidding, and cold seal adhesives, as well as pressure sensitive adhesives that contact food. Tacolyn™ 3400 is also used in adhesives applications requiring higher temperature strength such as in high temperature masking tapes, packaging tapes, and contact adhesives.APE-freeDirect food contact FDA clearancesExcellent thermal and UV stabilityGood moisture resistancePromotes high temperature performance |
| Tacolyn™ 5085 Resin Dispersion | Tackifier Dispersion | Tacolyn™ 5085 resin dispersion is an aqueous, 55% solids, solvent-free anionic hydrocarbon dispersion prepared from a low molecular weight, aliphatic C5 hydrocarbon resin. It is recommended as a tackifier for isoprene rubber and natural rubber latex polymers used in tape applications. Tacolyn™ 5085 is a good reinforcing agent that maintains excellent peel control when used in pressure sensitive tapes.Good reinforcing agent that maintains excellent peel controlResistance to acids and alkalies |
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