NEVCHEM®

Kristalex™ hydrocarbon resins from Eastman are aromatic pure monomer hydrocarbon resins suitable for rubber and plastic modification. They are made from a mixture of purified styrenic monomers. A major application of Kristalex™ resins is the modification of the end-blocks of styrenic block copolymers.

Kristalex™ resin grades with low softening points will tend to soften and contribute to the tack of block copolymer formulations while the higher softening point grades tend to strengthen the end-blocks and increase cohesion and high-temperature resistance. Kristalex™ LV grades have very low organic content.