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Struktol Company of America, LLC Koresin (BASF)

Struktol Company of America, Koresin (BASF) - This product can be used as a high performance tackifier for natural and synthetic elastomers for improving long term building tack in compounds and cements.

Functions: Tackifier

Features: Excellent Dispersibility, Heat Aging Resistant, Odorless

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • High and long-term tackiness of rubber compounds made from natural or synthetic rubbers
  • No effect on rubber vulcanization process
  • Physical characteristics of the vulcanized rubber remain nearly unchanged
  • Improved rubber extrudability improved resistance of rubber goods to aging caused by exposure to heat and dynamic load
  • Better dispersion of carbon black
  • Process reliability
  • Unparalleled performance

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Recommended Applications

Koresin is recommended for the production of rubber compounds which require a high degree of tackiness. It is therefore ideally suited to manufacturing the following products:

  • All kinds of tires
  • Materials for re-treading
  • Conveyor belts, V-belts
  • Industrial hoses
  • Cable and roll coverings
  • Lining materials

Properties

CLTE - Transverse (-22 to 86°F)
Yellow to brown pellets & powder
Appearance
Yellow To Brown Pellets & Powder
Soluble in
Hydrocarbons
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density at 20°C1.02 – 1.04g/cm3-
Dropping Point (Ubbelohde)140 – 160°C-
Dropping Point (Ubbelohde)140 – 160°CDIN 51801
Ring and ball softening point135 – 150°C-
Softening point (ball and ring)135 – 150°CDIN 52011

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months