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Calprene® 7318

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Calprene 7318 is a linear block copolymer of styrene and butadiene, having 32% styrene content, most of it forming a polystyrene block, which gives the polymer a thermoplastic behavior.It has a non-staining antioxidant system; FDA approved for use in food contact applications and is essentially gel free with a very clear color.Calprene 7318 is BHT* and nonylphenol free SBS, according to existent food contact regulations (Europe and America)Calprene 7318 is specially designed for technical compounds and adhesives.It is presented as free flowing porous crumb making easy its handling and dissolution.*(BHT content in pure polymer less than 30ppm).

Polymer Name: Styrene Butadiene Block Copolymer

Chemical Family: Styrene Copolymers, Styrenics

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Identification & Functionality

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CAS No.
9003-55-8
EC No.
618-370-2

Features & Benefits

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Materials Features

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Solvent based adhesives
  • Adhesives labels
  • Adhesives hot melt
  • Pressure sensitive adhesives (psa)

Properties

Physical Form
Polymer Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Toluene Solution Viscosity 5.23%7.0cStMA 04-3-064
Melt Flow Rate - MFR (g/10minat190°C/5kg)6.0-ASTM D1238
Volatile Matter0.75%ASTM D5668
Total Styrene (on polymer)32.0%ASTM D5775
Hardness69.0Shore AASTM D2240
Tensile Strength3.7mPaASTM D412
Modulus at 300%1.2mPaASTM D412
Elongationmin. 1000%ASTM D412

Regulatory & Compliance

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