KRISTALEX™ 5140 Hydrocarbon Resin

KRISTALEX™ 5140 Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is a high softening point, low molecular weight resin produced by copolymerization of pure aromatic monomers. Exhibits excellent thermal stability, high temperature resistance, oxidation resistance and discoloration.

• It shows good compatibility with EVA (upto 20-40% vinyl acetate) and is suitable for hot-melt & low-color adhesives with improved high temperature resistance.
• In styrenic block copolymer based adhesives, it preferentially associates with the styrenic endblocks, producing higher cohesion at temperatures up to 70°C without affecting tack and adhesion properties.
• KRISTALEX™ 5140 Hydrocarbon Resin is designed primarily for use as a modifier resin in high performance adhesives.
• It shows compatibility with chlorinated paraffins, polystyrene, rosin and modified rosins, rosin ester, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and SBR block copolymers, polyvinylchloride (PVC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), as well as modifying the styrenic end blocks of all styrene-containing block copolymers.
• Recommended for assembly, caulks and sealants, hygiene adhesives, labels, roofing, specialty tapes, packaging tapes, packaging and other adhesive applications.