SYLVALITE™ RE 105XL

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Esters,

Rosins

CASE Ingredients Functions

Tackifier

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bio-based

CASE Ingredients Features

Excellent Adhesion,

Good Compatibility

Product Highlights

• Provides good specific adhesion to a variety of substrates
• Very light initial color
• Broad compatibility
• 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,

Solventborne Adhesive

Applications

• Packaging
• PSA tapes & labels
• Flooring
• Bookbinding
• Woodworking

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid,

Various

Sales Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Softening Point	102 - 108	°C	AQCM 003
Color (1:1 toluene)	max. 3	Gardner	AQCM 002
Acid Number	max. 10	mg KOH/g	AQCM 001

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Softening Point	105.0	°C	AQCM 003
Color (1:1 toluene)	0.6	Gardner	AQCM 002
Acid Number	5.0	mg KOH/g	AQCM 001
Glass Transition Temperature	51.0	°C	AQCM 218
Viscosity Brookfield at 125°C	24323.0	cps	AQCM 004
Viscosity Brookfield at 150°C	1619.0	cps	AQCM 004
Viscosity Brookfield at 177°C	243.0	cps	AQCM 004

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

SYLVALITE RE 105XL 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 RE 105XL rosin ester is soluble in:

• Aromatic and aliphatic solvents like hexane & toluene
• Esters and ketones like ethyl acetate and acetone
• Long chain alcohols like butanol and pentanol

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

SYLVALITE RE 105XL rosin ester is available in pastilles form in 25kg or 1000kg bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage Recommendation

It is recommended that SYLVALITE RE 105XL 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.