Eastman

Product description

Regalite™ S5100 hydrocarbon resin is a unique partially hydrogenated water-white inert thermoplastic resin derived from petrochemical feedstock. This resin is especially designed as a tackifier in hot melt adhesives based on SIS and SBS block copolymers, where it provides superior room temperature cohesion combined with very low adhesive viscosity.

Applications/uses

  • Adhesives/sealants-B&C
  • Bookbinding
  • Carpet construction
  • Case and carton closures
  • Casting wax
  • Commerical printing inks
  • Hygiene adhesives
  • Labels non food contact
  • Polymer modification
  • Protective coatings
  • Specialty tape
  • Tires

    Key attributes

    • Good compatibility with styrene block copolymers, EVA, and many polar elastomers
    • SBS tackifier
    • Very good resistance to thermal and oxidative degradation
    • Water-white initial color

      Regulatory information and data sheets

      Product availability

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      • Asia Pacific
      • Europe, Middle East, & Africa
      • Latin America
      • North America

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