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
- Latin America
- North America
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