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SI Group launches REZICURE™ HYDRO T8-7900, a phenol-modified bio-based tackifier for use in water-based polychloroprene adhesives. This new addition to SI Group’s product portfolio was unveiled at the 2022 World Adhesive & Sealant Conference.
REZICURE™ HYDRO T8-7900 can accelerate film formation and adhesive setup when formulated as a co-tackifier in polychloroprene adhesives. The product can improve bond strength to the wood while offering enhanced high-temperature resistance.
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Accelerate Drying Process
An in-house study showed that increasing the proportion of REZICURE™ HYDRO T8-7900 to above 50% of a solution can improve adhesive strength in wood adhesive applications.
REZICURE™ HYDRO T8-7900’s properties make it an excellent choice for applications that require the ability to withstand heat or need long-lasting adhesion. These capabilities, combined with its ability to accelerate the drying process, mean that REZICURE™ HYDRO T8-7900 could significantly improve leading water-based adhesive products.
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Our customers need solutions that can help them achieve new standards for performance, and we are excited about growing our range of water-based products to help our customers succeed in this vital area,” said Ken Lauffer, adhesives market development director at SI Group.
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Slow drying time compared to the solvent is a key limitation of water-based systems. Our REZICURE™ HYDRO T8-7900 product enables adhesives to dry more rapidly, which should expand the applications for water-based adhesives,” added Lauffer.
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Source: SI Group