SYLVALITE ENDURA 99 - Kraton - Tackifier - Esters

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Bio-based
CASE Ingredients Features: Excellent Adhesion,
Good Color Stability,
Good Compatibility
Product Highlights: Color stability

Thermally stable

Low odor and volatility

Broad compatibility

Provides good specific adhesion to a variety of

substrates

High bio-based content (93%)

Applications & Uses

Markets: Adhesives & Sealants,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Adhesives & Sealants — Building & Construction
Construction Adhesives,
Sealants & Caulks
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Construction Adhesives,
Sealants & Caulks
Consumer Goods — Furniture
Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper
Bookbinding,
Case & Carton Sealing,
Flexible Packaging Adhesives,
Tape & Label Adhesives
Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives
Bookbinding Adhesives,
Case & Carton Sealing,
Flexible Packaging Adhesives,
Other Tapes, Labels & Adhesives,
Tapes & Labels
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics,
Ethylene Co-terpolymers,
Natural Rubbers (NR),
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA),
Styrene Copolymers,
Synthetic Rubbers
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Natural Rubber
Adhesive & Sealant Type: Hot Melt Adhesive,
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
Applications: Packaging

PSA Tapes/ Labels

Bookbinding

Non-woven

Woodworking

Product Assembly

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Softening Point	98.0	°C	AQCM 003
Color (1:1 toluene)	4-	Gardner	AQCM 002
Acid Number	9.0	mg KOH/g	AQCM 001
Glass Transition Temperature	49.0	°C	AQCM 218
Viscosity Brookfield at 125°C	14340.0	cps	AQCM 004
Viscosity Brookfield at 150°C	1155.0	cps	AQCM 004
Viscosity Brookfield at 177°C	195.0	cps	AQCM 004

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility: SYLVALITE ENDURA 99 rosin ester is compatible with:

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)

Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)

Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene (SIS)

Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS)

SB Rubber

Natural rubber

Acrylic polymers
Solubility: SYLVALITE ENDURA 99 rosin ester is soluble in:

Aromatics and aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents, like hexane and toluene

Esters and ketones, such as ethyl acetate and acetone

Long chain alcohols, such as butanol and pentanol

Chlorinated solvents

Packaging & Availability

Packaging: SYLVALITE ENDURA 99 rosin ester is available in pastille form in 25 kg multiwall bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage Recommendation: It is recommended that SYLVALITE ENDURA 99 rosin ester be stored and transported dry and below 30°C / 86°F. To prevent remassing, keep away from direct sun light or other sources of heat. Product stored or transported at higher temperatures should be evaluated for impact on performance before use.