Endex™ hydrocarbon resins

​Endex™ hydrocarbon resins are made from purified aromatic monomers selected to produce a resin with an unusually high glass transition temperature and softening point. Due to these unique properties Endex™ resins are especially suited for use as modifiers for the end-blocks of styrenic block copolymers. Since Endex™ resins have a higher glass transition temperature and softening point than styrene they act to reinforce compounds based on block copolymers, giving them higher cohesive strength and resistance to high temperatures. Endex™ hydrocarbon resins are water-white in color and extremely stable against thermal and oxidative degradation. Since Endex™ resins associate only with the non-elastic styrenic portions of a block copolymer they normally do not impart tack properties.

Physical Properties Comparison:	Hydrocarbon Resins
Chemical Type:	Aromatic pure monomer hydrocarbon resins
Applications:	Hot melt adhesives based on styrenic block copolymers
Benefits:	Increasing cohesive strength and high temperature resistance of hot melt adhesives.  Compatible with all types of styrene-containing polymers
Typical Markets:	Nonwoven assembly, hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives, tapes, labels