Speciality polymers
A wide range of polymers for use in specialty coatings
Key features:
- In-mould coatings
- Roofing, roof tile and fibre cement coatings
- Road marking and parking lot paint and automotive applications
- Liquid applied sound damping (LASD)
- Swimming pools
- Agriculture and seed coatings
- Graphic arts, correction fluids and inks, primers, stabilising solution.
Our extensive polymer portfolio serves a wide range of high-performance applications. A selection is shown below. However, if you have a specific requirement which isn’t included here, please contact us to find out how we can deliver a bespoke solution for your unique needs.
In-Mold Coatings
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| GENGLAZE™ EC-2447 | OTH | Heat-activated in-mold coating designed to enhance the surface of molded parts. GenGlaze EC-2447 in-mold coating surface finish is incorporated during compression molding instead of being applied separately. It is environmentally friendly as it does not contain solvents (100% solids), and reduces the number of surface finishing steps and manufacturing costs. |
Roofing - Roof Tile and Fibre Cement Coatings
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| PLEXTOL™ R 100 | PA | Plextol R 100 is a surfactant stabilised modified - acrylic copolymer dispersion that forms a flexible, tough film of high water resistance. Plextol R 100 is recommended for exterior and interior paints. |
| PLIOTEC™ EL25 | PA | Pliotec EL25 acrylic elastomeric latex provides excellent tensile/elongation properties, superior dirt pick-up resistance, great adhesion to concrete und UV resistance. Water-based elastomeric resin for vertical masonry coatings, roofing and tilt up coatings. |
Road marking traffic and park lot paint
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Dresinate™ TX Rosin Soap | Rosin Resin | Dresinate™ TX tall oil soap is a free flowing solid, fully saponified sodium soap of tall oil. It is designed mainly as an emulsifier promoting detergent or cleaning activity, particularly in highly built industrial metal cleaners.
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| 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.
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| Endex™ 155 Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | A water-white thermoplastic resin made from purified aromatic hydrocarbon monomers. Used to modify the melt flow and increase the temperature resistance of styrenic plastic and rubber. Reinforces the styrene endblocks of styrenic block copolymers. In adhesives Endex™ 155 hydrocarbon resin will associate with the styrenic endblocks, producing higher cohesion at temperatures up to 70°C without affecting tack and adhesion properties.
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| Endex™ 160 Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | A water-white thermoplastic resin made from purified aromatic hydrocarbon monomers. Used to modify the melt flow and increase the temperature resistance of styrenic plastic and rubber. Reinforces the styrene endblocks of styrenic block copolymers. In adhesives Endex™ 160 hydrocarbon resin will associate with the styrenic endblocks, producing higher cohesion at temperatures up to 70°C without affecting tack and adhesion properties. Endex™ 160 hydrocarbon resin has the highest softening point among all hydrocarbon resins available from Synthomer.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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 Foral™ esters of hydrogenated rosin.
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| 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 discolouration, 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.
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| 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.
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| Pentalyn™ H-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | Pentalyn™ H-E ester of hydrogenated gum rosin is a medium hard, pale, thermoplastic resin designed primarily as a tackifying resin for various types of polymer and elastomer-based adhesives. It is a pentaerythritol ester of a rosin that has been stabilized by hydrogenation. In adhesive formulations, it contributes improved resistance to oxidation, greater heat stability, better retention of color, and greater retention of tack-imparting properties than ordinary rosin ester resins.
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| Permalyn™ 5095 Synthetic Resin | Rosin Resin | Permalyn™ 5095 synthetic resin, a pale, thermoplastic resin, is the glycerol ester of gum rosin. It is produced by a special process that yields a low-odor, low-acid-number resin that is suggested for use as a modifier for film-formers, elastomers, and waxes in various adhesives and protective coatings where pale color and minimal odor are required.
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| Permalyn™ 5110 Synthetic Resin | Rosin Resin | Permalyn™ 5110 synthetic resin is a pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin. It has been designed for adhesive applications that require light initial color and good color stability. Permalyn 5110 is used as a resin modifier in elastomers, waxes, film-formers, and various adhesive and protective coating applications.
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| Permalyn™ 5110-C Synthetic Resin | Rosin Resin | Permalyn™ 5110-C synthetic resin is the pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin. It is produced by a special process that yields a low odor, low acid number resin. It is suggested for use as a modifier for film-formers, elastomers, and waxes in various adhesives and protective coatings where pale color and minimal odor are required.
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| Permalyn™ 6110 Synthetic Resin | Rosin Resin | Permalyn™ 6110 synthetic resin, a very pale, hard, thermoplastic resin, is a pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin. It is produced by a special process that yields a low-odor, light-colored, very stable product. Permalyn 6110 is used as a resin modifier in elastomers, waxes, film-formers, and various adhesive and protective coating applications.
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| Permalyn™ 6110-M Synthetic Resin | Rosin Resin | Permalyn™ 6110-M is a high softening point, light color thermoplastic resin; it is a pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin, specially developed to be used in the Adhesives Industry. The special manufacturing process of this resin allows getting a product, which is highly resistant to oxidation, color retention and has minimum odor.
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| Permalyn™ 8120 Rosin Ester | Rosin Resin | Permalyn™ 8120 is a pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin which has been chemically modified to have a ring and ball softening point near 120°C. Permalyn™ 8120 has lower color, better color stability higher heat stability, and higher softening point than typical pentaerythritol rosin esters. It is potentially useful in hot melt adhesive and ink applications where a high softening point is desirable and especially in packaging hot melt adhesives where color and viscosity stability at application temperatures are critical.
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| Piccolastic™ A75 Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | Piccolastic™ A75 hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight, light colored, polar, hydrocarbon resin derived from pure styrene monomer. Indicated for use in adhesives, coatings, plastics modification and rubber compounding, particularly as primary plasticizers and softeners. Piccolastic™ A75 can be used as a modifier for rubber and plastic compounds used in shoe construction and as a binder for xerographic toners. In styrenic block copolymer-based systems Piccolastic™ A75 associates strongly with the styrene endblocks, reducing melt viscosity and cohesion without greatly affecting tack and adhesion properties. Piccolastic™ A75 is compatible with EVA grades with 20-40% vinyl acetate and will improve low temperature flexibility and reduce the melt viscosity of the system. Piccolastic™ A75 complies with many FDA regulations for applications involving direct contact with food. Compliance with a given regulation in a specific situation should be verified prior to use in a food contacting application.
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| Piccolastic™ D125 Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | Piccolastic™ D125 hydrocarbon resin is an high molecular weight, light colored, polar, thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin. Derived from pure styrene monomer, it exhibits to a limited degree, properties normally associated with higher polymeric resins - i.e., toughness and resiliency. Although it is hard and tough, it is readily workable, retains some wetting qualities, and provides excellent resistance to water, chemicals, shock, oil, and grease. It can be used as a modifier for rubber and plastic compounds used in shoe construction and as a binder for xerographic toners. Piccolastic™ D125 is also useful to formulate glues used for solvent welding of styrenic plastics. In styrenic block copolymer-based systems Piccolastic™ D125 associates strongly with the styrene endblocks, reducing melt viscosity and cohesion without greatly affecting tack and adhesion properties. Piccolastic™ D125 is compatible with EVA grades with up to 20% vinyl acetate and will improve heat resistance and increase the melt viscosity of the system. Piccolastic™ D125 complies with many FDA regulations for applications involving direct contact with food. Compliance with a given regulation in a specific situation should be verified prior to use in a food contacting application.
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| Piccotex™ 100 Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | Piccotex™ 100 hydrocarbon resin is the medium softening point member of in a series of highly stable, water-white, thermoplastic materials based on purified aromatic monomers. These resins have outstanding hot tack; heat sealability; resistance to discoloration; acid, alkali, and moisture resistance; and stability to elevated temperatures encountered in compounding. High initial and retained gloss, and improved application speeds on curtain coating and roll coating equipment. Piccotex™ 100 complies with some FDA regulations for applications involving direct contact with food. Compliance with a given regulation in a specific situation should be verified prior to use in a food contacting application.
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| Piccotex™ 120 Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | Piccotex™ 120 hydrocarbon resin is the highest softening point member of a series of highly stable, water-white, thermoplastic materials based on purified aromatic monomers. These resins have outstanding hot tack; heat sealability; resistance to discoloration; acid, alkali, and moisture resistance; and stability to elevated temperatures encountered in compounding. High initial and retained gloss, and improved application speeds on curtain coating and roll coating equipment. In EVA-based hot melt adhesives Piccotex™ 120 has useful compatibility with EVA grades with 18-40% vinyl acetate and is useful in formulating low-color adhesives with improved cohesion and high temperature resistance. Piccotex™ 120 complies with some FDA regulations for applications involving direct contact with food. Compliance with a given regulation in a specific situation should be verified prior to use in a food contacting application.
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| Piccotex™ 75 Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | Piccotex™ 75 hydrocarbon resin is the lowest softening point member of in a series of highly stable, water-white, thermoplastic materials based on purified aromatic monomers. These resins have outstanding hot tack; heat sealability; resistance to discoloration; acid, alkali, and moisture resistance; and stability to elevated temperatures encountered in compounding. High initial and retained gloss, and improved application speeds on curtain coating and roll coating equipment. Piccotex™ 75 complies with some FDA regulations for applications involving direct contact with food. Compliance with a given regulation in a specific situation should be verified prior to use in a food contacting application.
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| Piccotex™ LC Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | Piccotex™ LC hydrocarbon resin is a medium softening point member of a series of highly stable, thermoplastic materials based on purified aromatic monomers. These resins have outstanding hot tack; heat sealability; resistance to discoloration; acid, alkali, and moisture resistance; and stability to elevated temperatures encountered in compounding. High initial and retained gloss, and improved application speeds on curtain coating and roll coating equipment. Piccotex™ LC complies with some FDA regulations for applications involving direct contact with food. Compliance with a given regulation in a specific situation should be verified prior to use in a food contacting application.
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| Picco™ A-10 Hydrocarbon Resin | ASA | Picco™ A-10 hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight, resinous plasticizer derived largely from aromatic petroleum feedstock. It is characterized by its chemical inertness, excellent resistance to salts, acids, alkalis, water and brines, and its solubility in a wide variety of hydrocarbon solvents. Picco A-10 is indicated for use as a binder in lithographic (cold set) inks and as plasticizer, softener and tackifier for other resins and elastomers used in rubber compounding and various adhesive systems.
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| Picco™ A-100 Hydrocarbon Resin | ASA | Picco™ A-100 hydrocarbon resin, with its low softening point and molecular weight has a high level of compatibility in various polymers. It has excellent resistance to acids, alkalis and moisture, good resistance to oxygen, and is extremely water repellent. In addition, it provides excellent solvent release, tack and tack retention, excellent pigment wetting, and can be used with both reinforcing and non-reinforcing fillers. Picco A-100 is a viscous fluid at rubber-milling temperatures, and aids compounding by reducing viscosity and by adding tack while on the rolls. These advantages, combined with improvement in mold flow during cure, are obtained without lowering the cured hardness of the finished product. In styrenic block copolymer-based adhesives Picco A-100 preferentially associates with the styrenic end blocks, producing higher room-temperature cohesion without affecting tack and adhesion properties. Picco A-100 is also utilized frequently in EVA-based woodworking adhesives.
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| Picco™ A-120 Hydrocarbon Resin | ASA | Picco™ A-120 hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight, amber colored thermoplastic resin produced from petroleum-derived monomers that is polymerized under conditions that control its softening point within a narrow range. Being non-polar, it is characterized by its excellent resistance to acids, alkalis and moisture and is extremely water repellent. It shows good color stability and, when formulated with elastomers, a good balance of flex, tear, tack and adhesion properties. In addition, Picco A-120 has excellent solvent release, tack and tack retention, wide solubility and compatibility, good resistance to oxygen and UV light, provides excellent pigment wetting and can be used with both reinforcing and non-reinforcing fillers. Picco A-120 is a viscous fluid at rubber-milling temperatures, and aids compounding by reducing viscosity and by adding tack while on the rolls. These advantages, combined with improvement in mold flow during cure, are obtained without lowering the cured hardness of the finished product. This resin is particularly indicated as a processing and reinforcing agent in rubber compounds and as a binder in protective coatings. In styrenic block copolymer-based adhesives Picco A-120 preferentially associates with the styrenic end blocks, producing higher cohesion at temperatures up to 70°C without affecting tack and adhesion properties. Picco A-120 is also utilized frequently in EVA-based woodworking adhesives.
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| Picco™ A-140 Hydrocarbon Resin | ASA | Picco™ A-140 Hydrocarbon Resin is a low molecular weight, amber colored thermoplastic resin produced from petroleum-derived monomers that is polymerized under conditions that control its softening point within a narrow range. It is characterized by its excellent resistance to acids, alkalis and moisture. It shows good color stability and, when formulated with elastomers, a good balance of flex, tear, tack and adhesion properties. In styrenic block copolymer-based adhesives Picco A-140 preferentially associates with the styrenic end blocks, producing higher cohesion at temperatures up to 70°C without affecting tack and adhesion properties. Picco A-140 is particularly indicated as a processing and reinforcing agent in rubber compounds and as binder in protective coatings. It is also utilized in EVA-based woodworking adhesives.
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| Picco™ AR-100 Hydrocarbon Resin | ASA | Picco™ AR-100 Hydrocarbon Resin is a low molecular weight, modified aromatic hydrocarbon resin. This resin has good solubility in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and is compatible with a wide variety of thermoplastic and elastomeric polymers. It is utilized frequently in EVA-based woodworking adhesives and finds widespread use in pressure sensitive adhesives, particularly in systems containing natural rubber or styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). It offers an excellent balance of tack, adhesion and cohesive properties to pressure sensitive systems. In styrenic block copolymer-based adhesives Picco AR-100 preferentially associates with the styrenic end blocks, producing higher room-temperature cohesion without affecting tack and adhesion properties.
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| Picco™ AR-85 Hydrocarbon Resin | ASA | Picco™ AR-85 hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight, modified aromatic hydrocarbon resin. This resin has good solubility in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and is compatible with a wide variety of thermoplastic and elastomeric polymers. Picco AR-85 is utilized in EVA-based woodworking adhesives. In addition, it is widely used in pressure sensitive adhesives, particularly in systems containing natural rubber or SBR. It offers an excellent balance of tack, adhesion and cohesive properties. In styrenic block copolymer-based adhesives Picco AR-85 preferentially associates the styrenic end blocks, producing lower melt viscosity while maintaining room-temperature cohesion without affecting tack and adhesion properties.
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| Plastolyn™ 240 Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | Plastolyn™ 240 hydrocarbon resin is a versatile, aromatic, water-white, high softening point resin for use in polymer modification, adhesives, overprint lacquers, coatings and a variety of other applications. Recommended as a flow modifier in such polymers as polyvinylchloride (PVC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and stryenic block copolymers. Its water-white color and good economy, combined with superior heat and ultraviolet light (UV) stability compared with conventional C9 hydrocarbon resins, provide formulators a new level of quality without sacrificing competitiveness.
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| Plastolyn™ 290 Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | Plastolyn™ 290 hydrocarbon resin is a versatile, aromatic, water-white, very high softening point resin for use in polymer modification, adhesives, overprint lacquers, coatings and a variety of other applications. Recommended as a flow modifier in such polymers as polyvinylchloride (PVC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and styrenic block copolymers. Its water white color and good economy, combined with superior heat and ultraviolet light (UV) stability compared with conventional C9 hydrocarbon resins, provide formulators a new level of quality without sacrificing competitiveness.
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| Plastolyn™ 290LV Hydrocarbon Resin | Pure Monomer Resin | Plastolyn™ 290LV hydrocarbon resin is aromatic, water-white, very low organic volatile content and very high softening point for use in polymer modification, adhesives, overprint lacquers, coatings and a variety of other applications. Recommended as a flow modifier in such polymers as polyvinylchloride (PVC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and styrenic block copolymers. Its water white color and low organic volatiles combined with superior heat and ultraviolet light (UV) stability compared with conventional C9 hydrocarbon resins, provide formulators a new level of quality without sacrificing competitiveness.
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| PLEXTOL™ RM 1017 | SA | PLEXTOL RM 1017 is a surfactant stabilised modified - acrylic copolymer dispersion. The dispersion is free from film forming aids, APEO, solvents and plasticizers. PLEXTOL RM 1017 forms a flexible, tough film of high water resistance. It is recommended for roadmarking paints. |
| PLIOCRYL™ 4526 | OTH | Pliocryl 4526 is an orthophthalic unsaturated polyester solvent-based resin. Mainly recommended for two-component traffic marking paints, especially pedestrian crossings, parking lots, streets, auxiliary markings. Pliocryl 4526 provides a good balance of flexibility and hardness after curing, as well as weather and abrasion resistances. Pliocryl 4526 can be cured at room T by means of the addition of one initiator (e.g. benzoyl peroxide - BP. As plasticizer agent it's recommended the use of paraffine choride solvents with high temperature resistance. |
| PLIOCRYL™ 4600 | ACR | Pliocryl 4600 is a thermoplastic solvent-based styrene-acrylic copolymer. It provides extremely fast drying, high hardness and good water resistance properties. Mainly recommended for traffic marking and floor paints. |
| PLIOCRYL™ 4660 | ACR | Pliocryl 4660 is a thermoplastic solvent-based styrene-acrylic copolymer. It provides fast drying, good mechanical properties and good water resistance. Mainly recommended for swimming pools paints as well as floor and traffic marking paints. |
| PLIOCRYL™ XA 2803 | OTH | Pliocryl XA 2803 is an orthophthalic unsaturated polyester solvent-based resin. Mainly recommended for two-component traffic marking paints, especially pedestrian crossings, parking lots, streets, auxiliary markings. Pliocryl XA 2803 provides a good balance of flexibility and hardness after curing, as well as weather and abrasion resistances. As plasticizer agent it's recommended the use of paraffine choride solvents with high temperature resistance. |
| Poly-Pale™ Partially Dimerized Rosin | Rosin Resin | Poly-Pale™ resin is a pale, partially polymerized (dimerized) gum rosin. Compared with pale grades of regular wood, gum, or tall oil rosins, it has a higher softening point, higher viscosity (molten and in solution), much greater resistance to oxidation, and complete freedom from crystallizing when in solid form or in solution. Its many uses include the preparation of varnishes, driers, synthetic resins, ink vehicles, floor tile, rubber compounds, solder fluxes, and various adhesives and protective coatings.
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| Regalite™ C6100 Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ C6100 hydrocarbon resin is a very light color, partially hydrogenated, modified aliphatic resin designed as an excellent tackifier for the midblock of thermoplastic block copolymers, including styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS), [low, medium, and high styrene content] styrene ethylene butylene styrene (SEBS) and styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS). It also shows excellent compatibility with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Regalite™ C6100 is recommended for use in a variety of hot melt adhesives, including nonwoven assembly, packaging, bookbinding, glue sticks, and pressure-sensitive tape and label adhesives. |
| Regalite™ C6100L Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ C6100L Hydrocarbon Resin is a hydrogenated water-white hydrocarbon resin developed derived from petrochemical feedstocks. This resin is especially designed as a component of a multipart tackifier system in hot melt and solvent based pressure sensitive adhesives based on SIS, SBS and SEBS thermoplastic block copolymers, providing superior tack, adhesion and cohesive strength characteristics.
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| Regalite™ R1010 Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ R1010 hydrocarbon resin is a liquid hydrogenated, water-white, low molecular weight resin derived from petrochemical feedstocks. This resin is especially designed as a component of a multipart tackifier system in hot melt and solvent based pressure sensitive adhesives based on SIS and SBS thermoplastic block copolymers, providing superior tack, adhesion and cohesive strength characteristics.
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| Regalite™ R1090 Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ R1090 hydrocarbon Rrsin is a low molecular weight fully hydrogenated, water-white, inert, thermoplastic resin derived from petrochemical feedstocks. This resin is especially designed as tackifier in hot melt adhesives based on EVA copolymers and SIS block copolymers requiring excellent color retention upon aging.
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| Regalite™ R1100 Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ R1100 hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight fully hydrogenated, water-white, inert, thermoplastic resin derived from petrochemical feedstocks. This resin is especially designed as tackifier in hot-melt adhesives requiring excellent color retention upon aging.
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| Regalite™ R1125 Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ R1125 hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight fully hydrogenated water-white inert thermoplastic resin derived from petrochemical feedstocks. This resin is particularly useful as tackifier for hot melt systems based on EVA copolymers and SIS block copolymers. |
| Regalite™ R7100 Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ R7100 hydrocarbon resin is a partially hydrogenated water-white inert thermoplastic resin derived from petrochemical feedstocks. This resin is especially designed as a tackifier in hot melt adhesives based on SBS block copolymers, providing excellent color retention upon aging. |
| Regalite™ S1100 Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ S1100 hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight fully hydrogenated water-white thermoplastic resin derived from petrochemical feedstock. This resin is especially designed as tackifier in hot melt adhesives requiring good color retention upon ageing. |
| Regalite™ S5090 Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ S5090 hydrocarbon resin is an unique partially hydrogenated water-white inert thermoplastic resin derived from petrochemical feedstock. |
| Regalite™ S5100 Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ S5100 hydrocarbon resin is a unique partially hydrogenated water-white inert thermoplastic resin derived from petrochemical feedstock. This resin is especially designed as a tackifier in hot melt adhesives based on SIS and SBS block copolymers, where it provides superior room temperature cohesion combined with very low adhesive viscosity.
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| Regalite™ S7125 Hydrocarbon Resin | NBR-Dry | Regalite™ S7125 hydrocarbon resin is a partially hydrogenated water-white inert thermoplastic resin derived from petrochemical feedstocks. This resin is especially designed as a tackifier in hot melt adhesives based on EVA, SIS and SBS copolymers, providing low odor and good color retention upon ageing. |
| Regalrez™ 1018 Hydrocarbon Resin | Hydrogenated Pure Monomer Resin | Regalrez™ 1018 hydrocarbon resin is produced by polymerization and hydrogenation of pure monomer hydrocarbon feedstocks. Regalrez™ 1018 is a highly stable, light colored, low molecular weight, nonpolar liquid resin suggested for use in plastics modification, adhesives, coatings, sealants, and caulks. Due to its fully hydrogenated cycloaliphatic structure and low softening point Regalrez™ 1018 is useful as a plasticizer in systems where low color and thermal stability are primary concerns and plasticizer migration must be minimized.
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| Regalrez™ 1085 Hydrocarbon Resin | Hydrogenated Pure Monomer Resin | Regalrez™ 1085 hydrocarbon resin is produced by polymerization and hydrogenation of pure monomer hydrocarbon feedstocks. It is highly stable, light colored, low molecular weight, nonpolar resin suggested for use in adhesives, coatings, sealants, and caulks. Regalrez™ 1085 is especially suited to applications where the lowest color and most stability against weathering and thermal degradation is required. Regalrez™ 1085 is suggested for use in elastomeric sealants and adhesives tapes where outdoor exposure will occur or where clarity and resistance to yellowing is a requirement. Due to its relatively low softening point Regalrez™ 1085 is especially useful in formulating systems designed to perform at low service temperatures such as freezer labels or exterior-use sealants. Regalrez™ 1085 contains no added antioxidants or UV stabilizers.
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| Regalrez™ 1094 Hydrocarbon Resin | Hydrogenated Pure Monomer Resin | Regalrez™ 1094 hydrocarbon resin is produced by polymerization and hydrogenation of pure monomer hydrocarbon feedstocks. Regalrez™ 1094 is a highly stable, light colored, low molecular weight, nonpolar resin suggested for use in plastics modification, adhesives, coatings, sealants, and caulks. Regalrez™ 1094 is especially suited to applications where the lowest color and most stability against weathering and thermal degradation is required. Regalrez™ 1094 is suggested for use in elastomeric sealants and adhesives tapes where outdoor exposure will occur or where clarity and resistance to yellowing is a requirement. Regalrez 1094 contains no added antioxidants or UV stabilizers.
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| Regalrez™ 1126 Hydrocarbon Resin | Hydrogenated Pure Monomer Resin | Regalrez™ 1126 hydrocarbon resin is produced by polymerization and hydrogenation of pure monomer hydrocarbon feedstocks. Regalrez™ 1126 is a highly stable, light colored, low molecular weight, nonpolar resin suggested for use in plastics modification, adhesives, coatings, sealants, and caulks. Regalrez™ 1126 is especially suited to applications where the lowest color and most stability against weathering and thermal degradation is required. Regalrez™ 1126 is suggested for use in elastomeric sealants and adhesives tapes where outdoor exposure will occur or where clarity and resistance to yellowing is a requirement. Regalrez™ 1126 contains no added antioxidants of UV stabilizers.
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| Regalrez™ 3102 Hydrocarbon Resin | Hydrogenated Pure Monomer Resin | Regalrez™ 3102 hydrocarbon resin is produced by polymerization and partial hydrogenation of pure monomer hydrocarbon feedstocks. It is highly stable, light colored, low molecular weight resin suggested for use in adhesives, coatings, sealants, and caulks. Due to its low color, high stability and balance of cycloaliphatic and aromatic structure, Regalrez™ 3102 provides a breadth of compatibility that is not possible with a purely aromatic or aliphatic resin. It is suggested for use in applications where fully hydrogenated resins or pure monomer aromatic resins are incompatible or do not give the desired balance of properties.
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| Regalrez™ 6108 Hydrocarbon Resin | Hydrogenated Pure Monomer Resin | Regalrez™ 6108 hydrocarbon resin is produced by polymerization and partial hydrogenation of pure monomer hydrocarbon feedstocks. It is highly stable, light colored, low molecular weight resin suggested for use in adhesives, coatings, sealants, and caulks. Due to its low color, high stability and balance of cycloaliphatic and aromatic structure, Regalrez™ 6108 provides a breadth of compatibility that is not possible with a purely aromatic or aliphatic resin. It is suggested for use in applications where fully hydrogenated resins or pure monomer aromatic resins are incompatible or do not give the desired balance of properties. In hot melt adhesives based on styrene block copolymers, it provides excellent room temperature cohesion with low adhesive viscosity.
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| Regaltac™ C-100L Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ C-100L Resin is a tackifier resin with a softening point of 100°C and a molten Gardner color of 2. Broad compatibility with numerous elastomers, polymers, and tackifying resins
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| Regaltac™ C-100R Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ C-100R Resin is a tackifier resin with a softening point of 100°C and a molten Gardner color of 4.
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| Regaltac™ C-100W Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ C-100W Resin is a tackifier resin with a softening point of 100°C and a molten Gardner color of <1. In applications where low color is required, the W-grade resins are suggested.
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| Regaltac™ C-115L Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ C-115L Resin is a tackifier resin with a softening point of 115°C and a molten Gardner color of 2.
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| 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.
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| Regaltac™ C-115W Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ C-115W Resin is a tackifier resin with a softening point of 115°C and a molten Gardner color of <1. In applications where low color is required, the W-grade resins are suggested.
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| Regaltac™ H-100E Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-100E is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 100°C and a Gardner color of 5 measured at 50% solids.
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| Regaltac™ H-100L Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-100L is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 100°C and a molten Gardner color of 2. Regaltac H-100L has excellent compatibility with APAO (amorphous poly-alpha-olefins), metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins, as well as the midblock of SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene), and SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers. Regaltac H-100L resin is used in numerous hygiene, packaging & assembly adhesive applications and sealant applications.
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| Regaltac™ H-100R Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-100R is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 100°C and a molten Gardner color of 4. Regaltac H-100R has excellent compatibility with APAO (amorphous poly-alpha-olefins), metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins, as well as the midblock of SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene), and SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers. Regaltac H-100R resin is used in numerous hygiene, packaging and assembly adhesive applications, and sealant applications.
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| Regaltac™ H-100W Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-100W is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 100°C and a molten Gardner color of <1. In applications where low color is required, the W-grade resins are suggested. Regaltac H-100W has excellent compatibility with APAO (amorphous poly-alpha-olefins), metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins, as well as the midblock of SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene), and SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers. Regaltac H-100W resin is used in numerous hygiene, packaging and assembly adhesive applications, sealant applications, and in epilatorie waxes.
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| Regaltac™ H-115E Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-115E is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 115°C and a Gardner color of 5 measured at 50% solids.
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| Regaltac™ H-115L Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-115L is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 115°C and a molten Gardner color of 2. Regaltac H-115L has excellent compatibility with APAO (amorphous poly-alpha-olefins), metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins, as well as the midblock of SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene), and SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers. Regaltac H-115L resin is used in numerous adhesive and sealant applications.
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| Regaltac™ H-115R Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-115R is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 115°C and a molten Gardner color of 5. Regaltac H-115R has excellent compatibility with APAO (amorphous poly-alpha-olefins), metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins, as well as the midblock of SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene), and SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers. Regaltac H-115R resin is used in numerous adhesive and sealant applications.
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| Regaltac™ H-130E Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-130E is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 130°C and a molten Gardner color of 8.
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| Regaltac™ H-130R Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-130R is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 130°C and a molten Gardner color of 5. Regaltac H-130R has excellent compatibility with APAO (amorphous poly-alpha-olefins), metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins, as well as the midblock of SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene), and SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers, and is frequently used in hygiene adhesives, packaging and assembly adhesives, and sealants.
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| Regaltac™ H-130W Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-130W is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 130°C and a molten Gardner color of <1. In applications where low color is required, the W-grade resins are suggested. Regaltac H-130W has excellent compatibility with APAO (amorphous poly-alpha-olefins), metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins, as well as the midblock of SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene), and SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers, and is frequently used in hygiene adhesives, packaging and assembly adhesives, and sealants.
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| Regaltac™ H-142R Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-142R is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 142°C and a molten Gardner color of 5. Regaltac H-142R has excellent compatibility with SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers and butyl rubbers, as well as polyolefins, and is frequently used in adhesives and sealants.
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| Regaltac™ H-142W Resin | Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin | Regaltac™ H-142W is a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin, having a softening point of 142°C and a molten Gardner color of <1. Regaltac™ H-142W has excellent compatibility with SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers and butyl rubbers, as well as polyolefins, and is frequently used in adhesives, sealants, and in polymer and film modification.
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| REVACRYL™ RM 4550 | SA | REVACRYL RM 4550 is a specially modified, aqueous dispersion of a styrene-acrylic ester copolymer. The dispersion is free from film forming aids, APEO, solvents and plasticizers. |
| 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.
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| 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. Staybelite 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.
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| 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 discolouration, and to changes in solubility characteristics when it is exposed to air and sunlight.
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Swimming Pool
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| PLIOCRYL™ 4660 | ACR | Pliocryl 4660 is a thermoplastic solvent-based styrene-acrylic copolymer. It provides fast drying, good mechanical properties and good water resistance. Mainly recommended for swimming pools paints as well as floor and traffic marking paints. |
| PLIOLITE™ LV72 | OTH | Pliolite LV 72 is a low viscosity styrene-acrylate copolymer with high pigment binding properties that forms tough, abrasion and alkali resistant films with excellent adhesion to concrete and steel, and with very good water and chemical resistance. Newtonian resin giving low viscosity solutions, with very good sprayability, for formulation of swimming pool paints and as a replacement for chlorinated rubber. |
| PLIOTEC™ 7104E | SA | Pliotec 7104E is high Tg styrene acrylic latex that provides excellent adhesion to concrete and resistance to chemicals. It allows formulation of floor coatings that exhibits superior resistance to abrasion and hot tire pick-up. Pliotec 7104E can be used to formulate garage floor coatings, masonry primers and waterproofing sealers. |
Agriculture and seed coatings
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| Foralyn™ 110-FG Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | Foralyn™ 110-FG Ester of Hydrogenated Gum Rosin is a pale, medium-hard, thermoplastic synthetic resin that has excellent resistance to oxidation, discoloration, and other properties affected by ageing. It is the pentaerythritol 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.
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| 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.
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| Foralyn™ 90-FG Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | Foralyn™ 90-FG Ester of Hydrogenated Gum Rosin 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.
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| REVACRYL™ AG 203 | SA | REVACRYL AG 203 is an anionic stabilised aqueous dispersion of a styrene acrylic copolymer, suitable for agricultural applications. |
| REVACRYL™ AG 204 | SA | REVACRYL AG 204 is an ammonia free aqueous dispersion of a styrene-acrylic copolymer that is suitable for agricultural applications. |
| 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.
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| Synthomer™ Ester Gum 15D-M, Kosher | Rosin Resin | Synthomer™ Ester Gum 15D-M kosher is a thermoplastic glycerol/pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin, produced by means of a steam stripping process that yields a low-odor and low color resin suitable for food ingredient application. All kosher products produced by Synthomer are manufactured under rabbinical supervision in full accordance with Jewish dietary law. Synthomer™ Ester Gum 15D-M kosher is recommended for use as an ingredient in chewing gum which complies with the requirements and specifications established by FDA of the United States (FDA 21 CFR 172.615) and with the specifications for chewing gum resins of Europe (Food Chemical Codex edition V).
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| Synthomer™ Ester Gum 8D Resin | Rosin Resin | Synthomer™ Ester Gum 8D Resin, a pale, medium hard thermoplastic resin, is the glycerol ester of gum rosin. It is produced by a special process that yields a low-odor, low-acid-number product. In most countries Synthomer Ester Gum 8D Resin has clearance as a masticatory ingredient in chewing gum compositions.
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| Synthomer™ Ester Gum 8D-M, Kosher | Rosin Resin | Synthomer™ Ester Gum 8D-M kosher is a pale, thermoplastic glycerol ester of rosin. It is produced by means of a steam stripping process that yields a low-odor and low color resin suitable for food ingredient application. This resin is produced from glycerin from non-animal origin and gum rosin harvested from pine trees. All kosher products produced by Synthomer are manufactured under rabbinical supervision in full accordance with Jewish dietary law.
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| Synthomer™ Ester Gum 8XD Resin | Rosin Resin | Synthomer ester gum 8XD resin, a pale, medium hard thermoplastic resin, is the glycerol ester of gum rosin. It is produced by a special process that yields a low-odor, low-acid-number product. In most countries Synthomer ester gum 8XD resin has clearance as a masticatory ingredient in chewing gum compositions.
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