KRATON® G1657 MS by KRATON is a clear white, thermally stable, linear triblock copolymer based on styrene and ethylene/butylene (SEBS) with a polystyrene content of 13%. It exhibits insolubility in water, high strength, low compression set, good ozone resistance and low viscosity. It is essentially odorless and available in North America as a dusted pellet. It is suitable for processing by compression molding and cast film extrusion. It is used as a modifier of bitumen or thermoplastics and in compound formulations. It is suitable for adhesives, sealants and coating applications. Possible applications include general consumer and industry applications. KRATON® G1657 MS by KRATON complies with FDA, REACH, AICS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances), Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List), IECSC (Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Produced or Imported in China), EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances), ENCS (Existing & New Chemical Substances) inventory, KECI (Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory), NZIoC (New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals), PICCS (Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances, NECI (Taiwan National Existing Chemical Inventory) and TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory.
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