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KRISTALEX™ F100 Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is a water-clear, color-stable, low molecular weight thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer. Exhibits excellent thermal stability and intermediate softening point.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It shows good compatibility with EVA (upto 30% vinyl acetate) and is suitable for hot-melt & low-color adhesives with good low temperature properties.</li>
<li> In styrenic block copolymer-based adhesives KRISTALEX™ F100 Hydrocarbon Resin preferentially associates with the styrenic endblocks, producing higher room-temperature cohesion without affecting tack and adhesion properties.</li>
<li>It is compatible with SBR and styrene-based block copolymers, neoprene, nitrile, polybutadiene, acrylic polymers, chlorinated rubber and EVA resins.</li>
<li> KRISTALEX™ F100 Hydrocarbon Resin is also compatible with styrenated alkyds, vinylated alkyds, drying oil alkyds and rosin ester resins.</li>
<li> Recommended for caulk and sealant, assembly, labels, roofing, specialty tapes, packaging tapes, packaging and other adhesive applications.</li></ul> KRISTALEX™ F85 Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is a thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer. It is a water-clear, color-stable, low molecular weight tackifier. Exhibits good thermal stability and intermediate softening point.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It shows good compatibility with EVA (upto 30% vinyl acetate) and is suitable for hot-melt & low-color adhesives with good low temperature properties.</li>
<li> In styrenic block copolymer-based adhesives KRISTALEX™ F85 Hydrocarbon Resin preferentially associates with the styrenic endblocks, producing lower melt viscosity while maintaining room-temperature cohesion without affecting tack and adhesion properties.</li>
<li>It is compatible with SBR and styrene-based block copolymers, neoprene, nitrile, polybutadiene, acrylic polymers, chlorinated rubber and EVA resins.</li>
<li> KRISTALEX™ F85 Hydrocarbon Resin is also compatible with styrenated alkyds, vinylated alkyds, drying oil alkyds and rosin ester resins.</li>
<li> Recommended for caulk and sealant, assembly, labels, roofing, specialty tapes, packaging tapes, packaging and other adhesive applications.</li></ul> KRISTALEX™ 3085 Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is a water-white, highly color stable, nonpolar, low molecular weight thermoplastic polymer. Exhibits excellent thermal stability, intermediate softening point and is made from purified aromatic monomers.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It shows good compatibility with EVA (upto 30% vinyl acetate) and is suitable for hot-melt & low-color adhesives with good low temperature properties.</li>
<li> In styrenic block copolymer based adhesives, it preferentially associates with the styrenic endblocks, producing lower melt viscosity while maintaining room-temperature cohesion without affecting tack and adhesion properties.</li>
<li> KRISTALEX™ 3085 Hydrocarbon Resin shows compatibility with styrene-butadiene rubber, SBR block copolymers, neoprene, nitrile, polybutadiene, acrylic polymers, chlorinated rubber EVA resins, styrenated alkyds, vinylated alkyds, drying oil alkyds, rosin resins and EHEC, as well as modifying the styrenic endblocks of all styrene-containing block copolymers.</li>
<li> Recommended for assembly, caulks and sealants, labels, roofing, specialty tapes, packaging tapes, packaging and other adhesive applications.</li></ul> KRISTALEX™ 5140SD Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is a high softening point, low molecular weight hydrocarbon resin with low organic volatile content and low odor. It is made up of pure aromatic monomers. It is designed primarily for use as a modifier resin in high-performance adhesives and heat seal compositions.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It offers water-white color, heat stability, resistance to oxidation and discoloration.</li>
<li> It shows good compatibility with EVA (upto 30% vinyl acetate) and is suitable for hot-melt & low-color adhesives with improved temperature resistance.</li>
<li> In styrenic block copolymer-based adhesives, it associates with the styrenic end blocks, producing higher cohesion at temperatures up to 70°C without affecting tack and adhesion properties.</li>
<li> KRISTALEX™ 5140SD Hydrocarbon Resin is compatible with chlorinated paraffin, polystyrene, rosin and modified rosins, rosin ester, SBR and SBR block copolymers, PVC and ABS.</li>
<li> Recommended for automotive, caulk and sealant, labels, packaging tapes, specialty tapes, tapes and other adhesive applications.</li>
<li> It is suitable for food contact applications.</li></ul> KRISTALEX™ 5140LV Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is a high softening point, low molecular weight resin with low organic volatile content produced by copolymerization of pure aromatic monomers. Exhibits excellent thermal stability, high temperature resistance, oxidation resistance and discoloration.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>KRISTALEX™ 5140LV Hydrocarbon Resin is designed primarily for use as a modifier resin in high performance adhesives.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Recommended for assembly, caulks and sealants, hygiene adhesives, labels, roofing, specialty tapes, packaging tapes, packaging and other adhesive applications.</li></ul> KRISTALEX™ 3100 Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is a water-white, highly color stable, nonpolar, low molecular weight thermoplastic polymer. Exhibits excellent thermal stability, intermediate softening point and is made from purified aromatic monomers.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It shows good compatibility with EVA (upto 30% vinyl acetate) and is suitable for hot-melt & low-color adhesives with good low temperature properties.</li>
<li>In styrenic block copolymer based adhesives, it preferentially associates with the styrenic endblocks, producing higher room-temperature cohesion
without affecting tack and adhesion properties.</li>
<li>KRISTALEX™ 3100 Hydrocarbon Resin shows compatibility with styrene-butadiene rubber, SBR block copolymers, neoprene, nitrile, polybutadiene, acrylic polymers, chlorinated rubber EVA resins, styrenated alkyds, vinylated alkyds, drying oil alkyds, rosin resins and EHEC, as well as modifying the styrenic endblocks of all styrene-containing block copolymers.</li>
<li>Recommended for assembly, caulks and sealants, labels, roofing, hygiene adhesives, specialty tapes, packaging tapes, packaging and other adhesive applications.</li></ul> KRISTALEX™ F115 Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is a thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer. It is a water-clear, color-stable, low molecular weight thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer. Exhibits good thermal stability and intermediate softening point.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It shows good compatibility with EVA (upto 30% vinyl acetate) and is suitable for hot-melt & low-color adhesives with good high temperature resistance.</li>
<li> In styrenic block copolymer-based adhesives KRISTALEX™ F115 Hydrocarbon Resin preferentially associates with the styrenic endblocks, producing lower melt viscosity while maintaining room-temperature cohesion without affecting tack and adhesion properties.</li>
<li>It is compatible with SBR and styrene-based block copolymers, neoprene, nitrile, polybutadiene, acrylic polymers, chlorinated rubber and EVA resins.</li>
<li> KRISTALEX™ F115 Hydrocarbon Resin is also compatible with styrenated alkyds, vinylated alkyds, drying oil alkyds and rosin ester resins.</li>
<li> Recommended for caulk and sealant, assembly, labels, roofing, hygiene adhesives, specialty tapes, packaging tapes, packaging and other adhesive applications.</li></ul> KRISTALEX™ 3115LV Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer a water clear, highly color stable thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin. It is a low molecular weight resin with low organic volatile content. Exhibits excellent thermal stability and high softening point. It is based on purified 8-9 carbon aromatic monomers.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It shows good compatibility with EVA (upto 30% vinyl acetate) and is suitable for hot-melt & low-color adhesives with improved high temperature resistance.</li>
<li> 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.</li>
<li> KRISTALEX™ 3115LV Hydrocarbon Resin shows compatibility with styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and SBR block copolymers, neoprene, nitrile, polybutadiene, acrylic polymers, chlorinated rubber, EVA resins, styrenated alkyds, vinylated alkyds, drying oil alkyds, rosin ester resins.</li>
<li> It is also compatible with polyvinylchloride, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, as well as modifying the styrenic endblocks of all styrene-containing block copolymers.</li>
<li> Recommended for automotive, caulk and sealants, labels, specialty tapes, packaging tapes and other adhesive applications.</li></ul> KRISTALEX™ 3105SD Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is a water-white, highly color stable, low molecular weight hydrocarbon resin with low organic volatile content. It is made from pure aromatic monomers. It offers low odor, excellent thermal stability, excellent oxidative stability and intermediate softening point.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It shows good compatibility with EVA (upto 30% vinyl acetate) and is suitable for hot-melt, low-odor & low-color adhesives with good low temperature properties.</li>
<li> In styrenic block copolymer-based adhesives, it associates with the styrenic end blocks producing higher room-temperature cohesion without affecting tack and adhesion properties.</li>
<li> KRISTALEX™ 3105SD Hydrocarbon Resin shows compatibility with styrene-butadiene rubber, SBR block copolymers, neoprene, nitrile, polybutadiene, acrylic polymers, chlorinated rubber EVA resins, styrenated alkyds, vinylated alkyds, drying oil alkyds, rosin resins and EHEC, as well as modifying the styrenic endblocks of all styrene-containing block copolymers.</li>
<li> Recommended for automotive, caulk and sealant, labels, packaging tapes, tapes and other adhesive applications.</li>
<li> It is suitable for food contact applications.</li></ul> 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.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> 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.</li>
<li> 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.</li>
<li> KRISTALEX™ 5140 Hydrocarbon Resin is designed primarily for use as a modifier resin in high performance adhesives.</li>
<li> 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.</li>
<li> Recommended for assembly, caulks and sealants, hygiene adhesives, labels, roofing, specialty tapes, packaging tapes, packaging and other adhesive applications.</li></ul>
KRISTALEX™
Adhesive ingredients supplied by Synthomer
Kristalex™ by Synthomer is a family of aromatic pure monomer hydrocarbon resins used for rubber and plastic modification. These resins are particularly effective in modifying the end-blocks of styrenic block copolymers to adjust tack, cohesion, and high-temperature resistance.
Key features of Kristalex™ brand include:
- Available in low and high softening point grades
- Enhances tack or cohesion depending on grade
- Improves high-temperature resistance
- Low organic content grades available