Hydrocarbon Resin 1

Aromatic hydrocarbon resin is the lowest softening point product in the series of low molecular weight, non-polar, amber colored thermoplastic resins produced from petroleum derived aromatic monomers. It is suggested for use in elastomers, for production of economical pressure-sensitive adhesives, mastics and sealants based on styrene-butadiene rubber where color and heat stability are not critical, contact adhesive based on polychloroprene rubber, printing inks, paint and varnish, or as a processing aid in compounding of rubber. It can also be used as an endblock modifying resin for styrenic block copolymers to reduce melt viscosity while maintaining or improving shear resistance at or below 40°C in applications where color and heat stability are not critical.