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Product description

Picco™ AR-85 Hydrocarbon Resin is a low molecular weight, modified aromatic hydrocarbon resin. This resin has a good solubility in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, and is compatible with a wide variety of thermoplastic and elastomeric polymers.

Picco™ AR-85 Hydrocarbon Resin finds a widespread use in pressure sensitive adhesives, particularly in systems containing natural rubber or SBR. It offers an excellent balance of tack, adhesion and cohesive properties to pressure sensitive systems.

Applications/uses

  • Adhesives/sealants-B&C
  • Bookbinding
  • Carpet construction
  • Case & carton sealing closings
  • Commerical printing inks
  • Lithographic printing inks
  • Packaging tape
  • Paints & coatings
  • Polymer modification
  • Protective coatings
  • Road asphalt
  • Roofing
  • Specialty tape
  • Tape non food contact
  • Wire/cable

Key attributes

  • Broad compatibility and solubility
  • Non-reactive
  • Reinforcing tackifier resin for many polymers used in the adhesive industry

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