A thermoplastic resin derived from C9 aromatic hydrocarbons, used to improve gloss, adhesion, and hardness in paints, inks, and adhesives.

Properties:

• Tackifier: Increases the stickiness and bonding strength of adhesives and sealants.
• Adhesion Promoter: Enhances bonding to various surfaces in applications like coatings and road marking paints.
• Chemical Resistance: Offers good resistance to acids, bases, and other chemicals.
• Water Resistance: Provides excellent water-repellent properties.
• Compatibility: Mixes well with various polymers, resins, and other materials.
• Thermal Stability: Maintains its properties under different temperature conditions.
• Low Acidity: Characterized by a low acid value.
• Viscosity Adjustment: Can regulate and adjust the viscosity of formulations

Applications:

• Adhesives: Used as a tackifier in hot melt, pressure-sensitive, and contact adhesives to boost adhesion and cohesion.
• Printing Inks: Functions as a binder and modifier in inks to improve printability, gloss, and adhesion to substrates.
• Paints and Coatings: Acts as a film-forming agent, rheology modifier, and adhesion promoter in various paint formulations.
• Rubber Compounding: Serves as a softener and reinforcer in the production of rubbers and tires.
• Road Markings: Incorporated into road marking paints to provide good adhesion to pavement, wear resistance, and weatherability.
• Sealants: Enhances the performance and bonding strength of various sealants.