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POLYTONE® AP121

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POLYTONE™ AP 121 is a non heat reactive thermoplastic alkyl phenolic resin designed to develop high tack levels in rubber compounds which are used in tire construction and mechanical goods

Chemical Family: Phenols & Phenolics

End Uses: Contact Adhesive

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
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Features & Benefits

Properties & Usage

This resin provides tack in elastomers that are usually difficult to tackify. POLYTONE™ AP 121 is used as tackfier in the manufacture of rubber goods such as in tire industry and in the manufacture of mechanical goods.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Adhesive & Sealant Type
Industrial Applications

Tire /Tire Building, Conveyor Belts, Rubber Hose, Rubber Lining, Rubber Mats, Rubber Sheets, Reinforced Rubber, Fabric Lined Rubber, Rubber Adhesives, Rubber Goods and many more.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
esters, ketones, aromatic and aliphatic chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Insoluble in
alcohols
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point (B & R)85 - 95°C
Acid Value (resin)max. 42mg KOH/g
Methylol Contentmax. 1.0%
Ash Contentmax. 0.1%
Acetone Insolublesmax. 0.3%
Moisture Contentmax. 0.2%

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

Excellent compatibility in synthetic and natural rubbers. Blends easily into rubber stocks.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Available in 25 Kg bags

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

Store under cool dry conditions. It is recommended that the material be used within 12 months from the date of manufacture.