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SYLVARES™ 525

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SYLVARES 525 AMS (alpha methyl styrene) Phenolic resin is a water white aromatic hydrocarbon resin with good oxidative stability. This product contains a small amount of phenol modification.

Functions: Tackifier

Chemical Family: Phenols & Phenolics

End Uses: Hot Melt Adhesive, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Phenolic Resins

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Water white color

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Applications
  • Packaging
  • Bookbinding
  • Woodworking

Properties

Physical Form
Sales Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point90 - 100°CAQCM 003
Color (1:1 toluene)max. 60HazenAQCM 002
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point94.0°CAQCM 003
Color (1:1 toluene)21.0HazenAQCM 002
Glass Transition Temperature50.0°CAQCM 218
Viscosity Brookfield at 125°C8883.0cpsAQCM 004
Viscosity Brookfield at 150°C983.0cpsAQCM 004
Viscosity Brookfield at 177°C207.0cpsAQCM 004

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

SYLVARES 525 AMS Phenolic resin is compatible with:

  • styrene phase of SBCs
  • EVAs when blended with other resins like rosin esters or AMS phenolics
  • paraffin, microcrystalline, FT and polyethylene waxes.
Solubility

SYLVARES 525 AMS Phenolic resin is soluble in:

  • aromatic solvents like toluene
  • esters and ketones like ethylacetate and acetone
  • insoluble in aliphatic solvent like hexane and in alcohols like ethanol and propanol

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

The product is a solid resin supplied as pastilles in 20kg and 500kg paper bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage Recommendation

To preserve product quality, storage and transit at (< 86°F / 30 °C) is recommended. Product stored or transported at higher temperatures may impact performance or remass causing handling difficulties.