TAGS: Hot-melt Adhesives
Kraton Corporation has launched REvolution™ rosin ester technology along with new SYLVALITE™ tackifiers for hot-melt adhesives formulation.
"Kraton's latest innovations exemplify our commitment to deliver sustainable solutions for the industry," said Peter Migchels, Kraton's marketing director – adhesives. "Our REvolution rosin ester technology offers a major step change for manufacturers looking to achieve light, stable hot-melt formulations with high biobased content. We believe it offers the best-in-class rosin ester technology and enables our customers to achieve their sustainability goals," added Migchels.
Bio-based Products with Oxidative Stability
The REvolution rosin ester technology enables the development of biobased products with light color and oxidative stability. Kraton uses pine-based chemicals, next-generation technology to develop high-quality, sustainable materials:
- SYLVALITE 2100 Rosin Ester Tackifier – The tackifier is developed with Kraton's REvolution rosin ester technology, the product elevates the benchmark for the market by delivering a high-quality biobased resin with lighter color and improved stability.
- SYLVALITE 9100 Rosin Ester Tackifier – The tackifier is also developed with the new REvolution rosin ester technology, the product offers exceptionally light initial color and advanced stability – making it a viable biobased tackifier for premium hot-melt adhesives applications.
Kraton biobased tackifiers are the preferred chemistry for hot-melt systems due to their excellent adhesion performance on various substrates. They are used in a wide range of applications including packaging, labels, and flooring adhesives.
Source: Kraton