Rosin esters
Softening point, ring and ball, °C
85
Acid value, mg KOH/g
4
Gardner Colour, 50 resin / 50 toluene
5
Viscosity at 160°C, mPa.s
About 150
Viscosity at 20°C, 50 resin / 50 toluene, mPa.s
6-7
Molecular weight (Mw), g/mol
About 700
Glass transition temperature (Tg), °C
35
Soluble in aromatic, aliphatic and chlorinated solvents.
Not soluble in alcohols, ketones (except butanol and MEK)
Compatible with ethylene / vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene, ethyl acrylate, block copolymers (SIS, SBS), natural and synthetic rubbers (SBR, butyl, chloroprene)
Compatible with terpene phenolic resins, polyterpene resins and some hydrocarbons resins.
HANDLING & STORAGE
Sheltered and temperature controlled storage conditions (temperature <25°C). No stacking of pallets. Remove the plastic film protection after transport once in good storage conditions.
STABILITY
6 months in flakes form and 6 months in block form. As this product is sensible to gradual oxidation and to compaction, appropriate storage and a strict inventory control is to be followed (oldest material used first), especially during hot periods. Be aware that temperature, time and pressure is of influence on the re-massing phenomena.
PACKAGING
Block form in cardboard drums of 200 kg on wrapped pallets of 800 kg. Flaked form in 25 kg paper bags on wrapped pallets of 750 kg net weight.
CUSTOMS TARIFF
3806300000
CAS
8050-31-5
EINECS
232-482-5