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SYLVARES™ 1115

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SYLVARES 1115 tackifier is a thermoplastic terpene phenolic resin designed for tackifying hot melt adhesives to provide superior adhesion and thermal-stability properties. This high heat resistance resin exhibits excellent compatibility and tackifying properties for use in styrenic-block-co-polymers and for solvent acrylic based pressure sensitive adhesives. This resin can also be used to tackify metallocene polymers.

Functions: Tackifier

Chemical Family: Phenols & Phenolics

End Uses: Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Polyolefins, Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA)

Labeling Claims: Bio-based

Features: Heat Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Product Highlights
  • High heat resistance
  •  Broad compatibility
  •  Thermally stable
  • 75% biobased content

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant Type
Applications
  • PSA Tapes
  • PSA Labels
  • Packaging

Properties

Insoluble in
Ethanol
Sales Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point112 - 118°CAQCM 003
Color (neat)max. 6GardnerAQCM 002
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point117.0°CAQCM 003
Color (neat)5 - GardnerAQCM 002
Glass Transition Temperature60.0°CAQCM 218
Viscosity Brookfield at 150°C7058.0cpsAQCM 004
Viscosity Brookfield at 177°C505.0cpsAQCM 004
Viscosity Brookfield at 190°C200.0cpsAQCM 004

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

SYLVARES 1115 tackifier is compatible with:

  • many polyolefins
  • styrenic block copolymers
  • EVA
  • some acrylics
Solubility

SYLVARES™ 1115 terpene phenol tackifier is soluble in:

  • aromatic / aliphatic solvents like hexane & toluene
  • esters and ketones like ethylacetate and acetone
  • longer chain alcohols like propanol, pentanol, butanol

SYLVARES 1115 terpene phenol tackifier is insoluble in:

  • smaller alcohols like ethanol

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

SYLVARES 1115 terpene phenol tackifier is delivered as flakes in 50lb. paper bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage Recommendation

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.