Kristalex 5140LV Hydrocarbon Resin
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Product description
Kristalex™ 5140LV hydrocarbon resin is a high softening point, low molecular weight resin with low organic volatile content produced by copolymerization of pure aromatic monomers. It is designed primarily for use as a modifier resin in high performance adhesives and coating compositions. In these applications, its water clear color, heat stability, and resistance to oxidation and discoloration are the advantages. In EVA-based hot melt adhesives, Kristalex™ 5140LV is compatible with EVA grades with up to 18% vinyl acetate and is useful in formulating low-color adhesives with improved high temperature resistance. In styrenic block copolymer based adhesives, Kristalex™ 5140LV preferentially associates with the styrenic endblocks, producing higher cohesion at temperatures up to 70°C without affecting tack and adhesion properties. Kristalex™ 5140LV complies with many FDA regulations for applications involving direct contact with food. Compliance with a given regulation in a specific situation should be verified prior to use in a food contacting application.
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Applications/uses
- Adhesives/sealants-B&C
- Bookbinding
- Carpet construction
- Case and carton closures
- Casting wax
- Commerical printing inks
- Concrete
- Film modification
- Hygiene adhesives
- Labels non food contact
- Marine
- Packaging components non food contact
- Packaging tape
- Polymer modification
- Protective coatings
- Roofing
- Solvent borne packaging adhesives
- Specialty tape
- Tape non food contact
- Tires
Key attributes
- Excellent thermal stability
- High softening point
- Low organic volatile content
- Made from pure aromatic monomer
- Water-white initial color
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