Solprene® 4318

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Solprene 4318 is a linear block copolymer of styrene and butadiene, having 32% of 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 clear color.Solprene 4318 is used as compounding ingredient for adhesives. The product is an excellent modifier for asphalt applications including self-adhesive roofing membrane and sealant. Also is used in thermoplastic injected shoe soles formulations.

Polymer Name: Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS)

Functions: Antioxidant, Binder, Binder & Resin

Chemical Family: Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer

Additives Included: Antioxidant

Labeling Claims: Food Contact Acceptable, Other Labeling Claims

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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
CASE Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
9003-55-8
EC No.
618-370-2

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Applications
  • Solvent based adhesives
  • Adhesives labels
  • Adhesives hot melt
  • Pressure sensitive adhesives (psa)
  • Asphalt modification

Properties

Appearance
Clear or transparent
Polymer Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Toluene Solution Viscosity 5.23%7.0-NM 300-11
Volatile Mattermax. 0.75%ASTM D5668
Total Styrene (on polymer)32.0%ASTM D5775
Block Styrenemin. 31%NM 202-07
Melt Flow Index8.0g/10ASTM D1238
Hardness69.0Shore AASTM D2240
Tensile Strength3.7mPaASTM D412
Modulus at 300%1.2mPaASTM D412
Elongationmin. 1000%ASTM D412

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Packaging

It is presented as free flowing porous crumb making easy its handling and dissolution.