Features and Benefits of   Kolon Hydrocarbon Resins

Hikorez® (C5) Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resins:

  • Amorphous thermoplastic resins
  • Wide range of molecular weights
  • Good compatibility with base polymers (e.g., EVA, SIS)
  • Good adhesive, cohesive strength
  • Hot melt adhesives/coatings, pressure-sensitive adhesives, industrial adhesives, rubber compounds, butyl tapes

 

Hikotack® (C9) Aromatic Hydrocarbon Resins:

  • Amorphous thermoplastic resins
  • Wide range of softening points
  • Broad range of tack, viscosity, hardness
  • Wide compatibility with other resins
  • Easy to emulsify
  • Impart water repellency
  • Hot melt adhesives, industrial adhesives, rubber compounds, coatings

 

 Sukorez® Hydrogenated (Water-White) Hydrocarbon Resins

  • Amorphous thermoplastic resins
  • Excellent (low) color; good color (UV) stability
  • Low odor
  • Excellent heat stability
  • Good compatibility with EVA, SBS 
  • Hot melt adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives

 

Polarez® Acrylic Ester Modified Hydrocarbon Resins:

  • Hydrogenated C5-based modified (thermoplastic) hydrocarbon resin 
  • Excellent (low) color; good color (UV) stability 
  • Low odor
  • Excellent heat stability
  • Excellent compatibility with acrylics, SBC, EVA, epoxies
  • Compatible with wide variety of solvents 

 

Hirenol® Phenolic Resins:
  •  Standard alkylphenolics for use in adhesives based on:
    • Polychloroprene
    • Butadiene-acrylonitrile
  • PL Series epoxy modifiers
    • Phenol (hydroxyl)-modified aromatic hydrocarbon resins
    • Excellent (low) color; good color (UV) stability
    • Low viscosity
    • Non-reactive
    • Cost effective