About Synthomer

Synthomer, established in 1863, is a global leader in the production of innovative polymers and dispersions. Headquartered in London, UK, their cutting-edge research and development enable them to offer advanced adhesive solutions that ensure durability, reliability, and efficiency. Synthomer's contributions include crafting specialty products that improve bonding strength, enhance flexibility, and provide superior heat and chemical resistance, offering an array of benefits for industrial and consumer applications alike. Synthomer's

FORAL™ 85-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin

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.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It has a high degree of color retention, oxidation resistance, medium softening point and exceptional cutaneous tolerance.</li> <li>FORAL™ 85-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Recommended for caulks and sealants, labels, roofing, specialty tapes, assembly, hygiene adhesives, packaging and other adhesive applications.</li></ul>

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FORAL™ AX-E Fully Hydrogenated Rosin

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.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It is especially indicated as the tackifier and resin modifier in solvent adhesives and hot-melt adhesives.</li> <li> It is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates.</li> <li> 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.</li> <li> Recommended for caulk and sealants, packaging specialty, carpet, tapes, specialty tapes, assembly, packaging, hygiene adhesives, roofing and other adhesive applications.</li></ul>

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PLASTOLYN™ R1140 Hydrocarbon Resin

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.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It is fully hydrogenated to a saturated cyclo-aliphatic structure.</li> <li> It is used as a modifier of polyolefin polymers.</li> <li> 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.</li> <li> Recommended for caulks and sealants, hygiene adhesives and other adhesive applications.</li></ul>

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