Tackifiers for Adhesives and Sealants

FORAL™ 85-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin by Synthomer is a pale, thermoplastic ester resin derived from glycerol and a highly stabilized rosin. Offers advantages as the tackifier or modifier resin in various adhesives compositions. Exhibit light color, low odor with resistance to oxidation and to discoloration caused by heat and aging.

• It has a high degree of color retention, oxidation resistance, medium softening point and exceptional cutaneous tolerance.
• FORAL™ 85-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates.
• It shows compatibility with natural-, synthetic- and chlorinated rubber, ethylcellulose, EVA copolymers, low molecular weight polyethylene, SIS and SBS block copolymers, APAO, acrylic resins, polyamide resins, polyurethane compounds and with PVP, polyvinylbutyral, nitrocellulose, drying oils and alkyd resins.
• Recommended for caulks and sealants, labels, roofing, specialty tapes, assembly, hygiene adhesives, packaging and other adhesive applications.

FORAL™ AX-E Fully Hydrogenated Rosin by Synthomer is a thermoplastic, acidic resin produced by hydrogenating rosin to an exceptionally high degree. It is the palest, most highly stabilized rosin. Exhibits oxidation resistance, high acid number, medium softening point, very light color and color retention.

• It is especially indicated as the tackifier and resin modifier in solvent adhesives and hot-melt adhesives.
• It is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates.
• FORAL™ AX-E Fully Hydrogenated Rosin shows compatibility with natural and synthetic waxes, resins, rubber, drying and non-drying alkyds, blow castor oil, ethylcellulose, synthetic elastomers, thermoplastic polymers and copolymers.
• Recommended for caulk and sealants, packaging specialty, carpet, tapes, specialty tapes, assembly, packaging, hygiene adhesives, roofing and other adhesive applications.

PLASTOLYN™ R1140 Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is an amorphous, low molecular weight hydrocarbon resin derived from aromatic petrochemical feedstocks. Exhibits color stability, excellent heat-stability, low odor and volatility.

• It is fully hydrogenated to a saturated cyclo-aliphatic structure.
• It is used as a modifier of polyolefin polymers.
• PLASTOLYN™ R1140 Hydrocarbon Resin shows compatibility with natural and synthetic rubbers, butyl rubber, polyethylene and polypropylene polymers, EVA resins, APAO, SIS block copolymers, mPE polymers, mPP polymers, PIB and TPE.
• Recommended for caulks and sealants, hygiene adhesives and other adhesive applications.

DERCOLYTE LTG by DRT is a low-VOC, low softening point, polyterpene resin-based tackifier. It is produced from the polymerization of terpenes. It is recommended to plasticize and to improve adhesion of solvent- and hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesives. DERCOLYTE LTG is used in tire applications. It has a shelf life of 6 months.

Escorez™ 5300 by ExxonMobil Chemical is a tackifying resin. This cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon resin is designed to tackify a variety of adhesive polymers including SIS and SEBS block copolymers, metallocene polyolefins, APP and APAO. It is compatible with synthetic polyisoprene and 15% ethylene vinyl acetate. Escorez™ 5300 is used in hot melt adhesives and disposable adhesive formulations requiring a high level of stability. Also, used in nonwoven applications.

Styrenated terpene resin (Aromatic modified terpene resin) by Foreverest Resources acts as a tackifier. Provides excellent adhesion to a range of substrates including polyolefins. Offers a very good balance of properties when compounded with styrenic block copolymers or ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers. Styrenated terpene resin (Aromatic modified terpene resin) is used for assembly and packaging, non-woven, bookbinding, pressure sensitive adhesives for tape, label as well as decal applications.

Terpene polymer (Polyterpene Resin) by Foreverest Resources acts as a tackifier. Is polymerized by gum turpentine. Possesses strong cohesive force, good aging resistance, heat resistance, acid resistance, alkali resistance and excellent dielectric properties. Terpene polymer (Polyterpene Resin) is radiation-proof, odorless and nontoxic. Improves the initial viscosity of pressure sensitive tapes and provides excellent compatibility as well as solubility in a wide range of applications which widely used for pressure sensitive tapes.

MP 955 by Deqing Jiyuan Synthetic Resin is a rosin pentaerythrite resin. It acts as a tackifier. It is an irregular transparent solid made from gum rosin esterified by pentaerythrite. It exhibits light color, good resistance to yellowing, good heat stability and high adhesion. It is soluble in coal tar, turpentine, alcohols, aromatics, ketones and aliphatic esters. It is partially soluble in petroleum solvents. It possesses compatibility with vegetable oil, NR and CR. MP 955 is used in hot-melt adhesives based on EVA and pressure sensitive adhesives based on SIS or SBS.

Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate by Foreverest Resources is the methyl ester of hydrogenated gum rosin. Acts as a tackifier. Exhibits excellent pigment wetting properties, high boiling point, high refractive index, and low odor. Provides low vapor pressure, wide solubility and compatibility ranges. Shows oxidation resistance. Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate is used in adhesives.

Tall Oil Rosin by Foreverest Resources is a tall oil rosin. Acts as a tackifier. Is a resinous yellow-black oily liquid composed of a mixture of rosins, fatty acids, sterols, high-molecular alcohols, and other alkyl chain materials. Tall Oil Rosin is obtained as a byproduct in the treatment of pine pulp.