Hydrogenated resin
Key properties
Similar to, but less refined than Foral AX resin but based on Gum Rosin, it is likewise one of the palest, most highly stabilized rosins commercially available.
Foral DX resin has a very light initial color, and its strong resistance to oxidation results in excellent color retention in a wide range of applications.
Foral DX resin has a higher softening point and Glass transition temperature than Foral AX, which passes the threshold enabling packaging as free-flowing pastilles in easily handled bags.
Applications
Foral DX resin is used as a tackifier and resin modifier in solvent adhesives and hot melt applied coatings and adhesives that must excel in these properties.
- Tackifier or modifier for the following adhesive systems: hot melt/pressure-sensitive/solvent/emulsion/sealant compounds
- Modifier in solvent-based or heat-sealable coatings
- Component of thermoplastic compounds and hot melt depilatory waxes
- Plastifier/modifier of natural and synthetic rubber goods
- Highest degree of hydrogenation available
- Exceptional color
- Excellent heat stability and color retention
- Good acid functionality
- Low odor
- Widely compatible with polymers and solvents
- Broad regulatory approval
Softening point, ring & ball, °C, minimum
70
Color, USRG rosin scale, maximum
XB
Acid number, minimum
158
Abietic acid, UV, %, maximum
0,2
Refractive index at 100°C, maximum
1,4970
Package
Bag, multiwall, kraft
Keg, fiber
Drum, galvanized steel
Bulk, tank car or truck
Form
Pastilles
Solid
Solid
Molten
Net weight
50 lb, 22.68 kg
50 lb, 22.68 kg
500 lb, 226.8 kg
Varies
CAS
65997-06-0
US DOT
Not regulated
US
21 CFR 175.105
21 CFR 176.210
FDA
21 CFR 175.125
21 CFR 175.300
21 CFR 175.320
21 CFR 175.390
21 CFR 176.170
21 CFR 176.180
21 CFR 176.200
21 CFR 177.1200
21 CFR 177.1210
21 CFR 177.2600
21 CFR 178.3120
21 CFR 178.3800
21 CFR 178.3850
21 CFR 178.3870
Pastillated or flaked resins may fuse, block, or lump during hot weather months, if stored near sources of heat, if double or triple stacked, or if stored for prolonged periods of time.
These forms of resin are prone to gradual oxidation, some more so than others. This could result in darkening and/or could have an adverse effect on solubility in organic solvents. Care should be given to minimize opportunities for product oxidation throughout processing.
Accordingly, it is strongly recommended that proper storage conditions and strict control of inventory be observed at all times, taking care that the oldest material is used first.
