Piccolastic™ D125 Hydrocarbon Resin

Piccolastic™ D125 Hydrocarbon Resin by Synthomer is a tackifier. It is a high molecular weight, light-colored, polar, thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin derived from pure styrene monomer. It exhibits properties normally associated with higher polymeric resins i.e. toughness and resiliency. It is hard and tough, readily workable, retains wetting qualities and provides excellent resistance to water, chemicals, shock, oil and grease. It associates strongly with the styrene end blocks, reducing melt viscosity and cohesion without greatly affecting tack and adhesion properties. It is compatible with EVA grades with up to 20% vinyl acetate and will improve heat resistance and increase the melt viscosity of the system. It is compatible with chlorinated paraffin, coumarone indene resins, polystyrene, lower molecular weight aromatic resins, rosin and modified rosins, rosin esters and SBR co-polymers. It can be used as a modifier for rubber and plastic compounds used in shoe construction and as a binder for xerographic toners. Piccolastic™ D125 Hydrocarbon Resin is also useful to formulate glues used for solvent-welding of styrene plastics, packaging-, non-food contact-, specialty tapes and tires.