SYLVATAC™ RE 5S

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

Good Compatibility

Product Highlights

• Liquid resin
• Broad compatibility

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Building & Construction,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Adhesives & Sealants — Building & Construction

Construction Adhesives,

Sealants & Caulks

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Construction Adhesives,

Sealants & Caulks

Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper

Bookbinding,

Tape & Label Adhesives

Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives

Bookbinding Adhesives,

Other Tapes, Labels & Adhesives,

Tapes & Labels

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics,

Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA),

Synthetic Rubbers

Adhesive & Sealant Type

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Applications

• Flooring adhesives
• Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Sales Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Number	max. 20	mg KOH/g	AQCM 002
Viscosity Brookfield at 40°C	max. 6000	cps	AQCM 001

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Number	16.0	mg KOH/g	AQCM 002
Viscosity Brookfield at 40°C	4300.0	cps	AQCM 001
Viscosity Brookfield at 40°C	3943.0	cps	AQCM 004
Glass Transition Temperature	-28.0	°C	AQCM 218
Color (1:1 toluene)	6.5	Gardner	AQCM 002
Viscosity Brookfield at 50°C	1331.0	cps	AQCM 004
Viscosity Brookfield at 75°C	180.0	cps	AQCM 004

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

SYLVATAC RE 5S 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
• Acrylics
• Paraffin, microcrystalline, FT and polyethylene waxes

Solubility

SYLVATAC RE 5S rosin ester is soluble in:

• Aromatic 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

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

SYLVATAC RE 5S rosin ester is available in liquid form in 190kg open head steel drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage Recommendation

To preserve product quality, storage and transit dry and below 30°C / 86°F is recommended. Product stored or transported at higher temperatures should be evaluated for impact on performance before use.