C5/C9 Copolymer Resin
Aliphatic-modified aromatic tackifying resin made by copolymerising C5 and C9 fractions, with good elastomer compatibility and heat stability in hot-melt applications.
Key properties
- Softening point 90–125 °C
- Colour (Gardner) 3–4
- Melt viscosity 500–3000 cps (150 °C)
- Insoluble content max. 0.05%
Technical data & grades
| Grade | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour, Gardner 1:1 | 3–4 | ||
| Softening point, °C | 90–95 | 96–105 | 116–125 |
| Melt viscosity 150 °C, cps | 500–1200 | 600–1500 | 2000–3000 |
| Insoluble, vol% (180 °C, 1 h) | ≤ 0.05 | ||
Typical values, not a specification. Grade numbers are Chemistis internal references; commercial grade names and the batch certificate of analysis (CoA) are shared at quotation stage.
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