Foral AX-E - Fully Hydrogenated Rosin

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Product description

Foral™ AX-E fully hydrogenated rosin is a thermoplastic, acidic resin produced by hydrogenating rosin to an exceptionally high degree. It is the palest, most highly stabilized rosin commercially available from Eastman. Compared with Staybelite™ resin-E partially hydrogenated rosin, a hydrogenated rosin long established and widely used for its pale color and high oxidation resistance, Foral AX-E has better initial color and color retention, and even greater resistance to oxidation.

It is especially indicated as the tackifier and resin modifier in solvent adhesives and hot-melt applied coatings and adhesives that must excel in these properties. It is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates.

Applications/uses

Adhesives/sealants-B&C
Bookbinding
Caps & lids non-food contact
Carpet construction
Case and carton closures
Commerical printing inks
Film modification
Hygiene adhesives
Labels non food contact

Packaging tape
Polymer modification
Protective coatings
Road markings
Roofing ingredients
Solder flux
Solvent borne packaging adhesives
Specialty tape
Wire/cable

Key attributes

Alcohol-soluble
Compatible with UV acrylic adhesives
Excellent resistance to oxidation
High acid number
Improved adhesion to low surface energy substrates
Medium softening point
Thermoplastic hydrogenated resin
Very light color

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Europe, Middle East, & Africa
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