Rosin Ester, Maleic Modified Rosin Ester, Pentaerythritol Rosin Ester, Glycerol Rosin Ester, Liquid Rosin Ester, 8050-26-8, 8050-31-5, 8050-26-8, 8050-26-8, 65997-06-0, 8050-31-5

1. SYLVALITE SERIES – ADHESIVES & TACKIFIERS

SYLVALITE 2010

• Type: Low softening point liquid rosin ester

• Features: Light color, mild odor, excellent stability

• Applications: Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA), bookbinding, product assembly, sealants, coatings

• Key Advantage: Better wetting and low temperature tack

SYLVALITE 2038

• Type: Low softening point liquid/semi-solid tackifier

• Features: Aggressive tack, excellent low temperature properties, readily emulsifiable for water-based systems, low solution viscosity, low volatility

• Applications: PSA, packaging, flooring

SYLVALITE 2100 / 2200 / 9000 / 9100

• Type: Pentaerythritol ester of tall oil rosin

• Features: Light color, thermally stable, broad compatibility, low volatility at elevated temperatures, does not contain microplastic

• Applications: Packaging, PSA, non-wovens, flooring, woodworking, bookbinding, product assembly

• Key Differences:

  • 2100: Gardner 0.9 (very light)

  • 2200: Gardner 1.6

  • 9000: Gardner 0.7 (lightest among standard)

  • 9100: Near water-white (Hazen 88), highest oxidative stability

SYLVALITE 2119

• Type: High softening point rosin ester

• Softening Point: 117-123°C (highest in series)

• Features: High temperature performance, light color, broad compatibility

• Applications: Packaging, woodworking, road marking, PSA

• Tg: 68°C

SYLVALITE RE 85GB

• Type: Stabilized tall oil rosin ester

• Features: Light color, excellent heat and aging stability, low volatility

• Applications: Packaging, PSA, non-woven, flooring, sealants, coatings

• Special Note: Low Tg (35°C) – store below 20°C, do not stack pallets

SYLVALITE RE 88F

• Type: Glycerol ester

• Features: Light color, broad compatibility, low Tg

• Bio-based Content: 100% USDA certified

• Applications: Packaging, PSA, flooring (especially tapes and labels)

• Storage: Below 20°C, do not stack pallets

SYLVALITE RE 100F

• Type: Pentaerythritol ester

• Features: Low color, good color stability, low volatility at elevated temperatures, thermally stable, no microplastic

• Applications: Packaging, PSA, non-woven, flooring, woodworking, bookbinding

• Form: Pastilles

SYLVALITE RE 100L

• Type: Pentaerythritol ester

• Features: Light color, broad compatibility, low volatility

• Applications: Packaging, PSA, non-wovens, flooring, woodworking, bookbinding

• Form: Flakes or pastilles

SYLVALITE RE 105L

• Type: Pentaerythritol ester (higher softening point)

• Features: Outstanding heat and aging stability, low volatility, good polymer compatibility

• Applications: Packaging, PSA, woodworking, flooring, bookbinding, rubber products, sealants, coatings

• Key Advantage: Improved heat resistance and shear strength

SYLVALITE RE 105XL

• Type: Pentaerythritol ester

• Features: Very light initial color, moderately high softening point, broad compatibility

• Color: Gardner 0.6 (extremely light)

• Applications: Packaging, PSA, flooring, bookbinding, woodworking

SYLVALITE RE 110L

• Type: Pentaerythritol ester

• Features: High softening point, excellent heat and aging stability, light color

• Softening Point: 106-112°C

• Applications: Packaging, PSA, bookbinding, sealants, coatings, woodworking, flooring, rubber products

• Key Advantage: Excellent color stability in EVA hot melt adhesives

2. SYLVACOTE SERIES – COATINGS, INKS & ROAD MARKING

SYLVACOTE 7097

• Type: Maleic modified glycerin ester of tall oil rosin

• Features: Nitrocellulose compatibility, film forming, hard & durable

• Applications: Wood lacquers, C-type printing inks, metal decorating finishes, enamels

• Solubility: Soluble in aromatics, esters, ketones; insoluble in alcohols and water

• Bio-based: 95%

SYLVACOTE 7003

• Type: Maleic modified glycerin ester of tall oil rosin

• Features: Nitrocellulose compatibility, film forming, hard & durable

• Applications: Wood lacquers, C-type printing inks, metal decorating finishes, enamels

• Bio-based: 95%

SYLVACOTE 4985

• Type: Modified rosin ester for pavement marking

• Features: Light initial color with good color stability, good adhesion with glass beads and pavement, oil & gas resistance

• Key Advantage: Enables reduced TiO₂ use in thermoplastic traffic striping formulations

• Applications: Spray or screed-applied thermoplastic traffic striping, preformed thermoplastic pavement marking, thermoplastic pavement marking tape

• Bio-based: 98%

SYLVACOTE 4995

• Type: Modified rosin ester for high performance road marking

• Features: Low color stable through pot life, low melt viscosity stable through pot life, good adhesion

• Key Advantage: Consistent viscosity and color, predictable application, longer service life

• Applications: Spray or screed-applied thermoplastic traffic striping, preformed markings, marking tape

• Bio-based: 98%

• Tg: 59°C

3. SYLVACLEAR SERIES – COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE

Common Features (All SYLVACLEAR Products)

• Near water-white color

• High color stability under heat and aging

• Reduced odor

• Highly compatible with waxes and cosmetic ingredients

SYLVACLEAR 1120

• Type: Pentaerythritol ester of tall oil rosin

• Softening Point: 97-103°C

• Color: Yellowness Index ≤19 (1:1 toluene)

• Applications: Depilatory waxes, color cosmetics, nail polish

• Bio-based: 97%

SYLVACLEAR 1175

• Type: Highly stabilized pentaerythritol ester

• Softening Point: 101-108°C

• Color: Yellowness Index ≤11 (lightest in series)

• Applications: Depilatory waxes, color cosmetics, nail polish

• Bio-based: 97%

SYLVACLEAR 1230

• Type: Stabilized glycerol ester of tall oil rosin

• Softening Point: 80-86°C (lowest)

• Features: Light color, broad compatibility, low Tg

• Applications: Depilatory waxes, color cosmetics, nail polish

• Bio-based: 100% USDA certified

• Storage: Below 20°C, do not stack pallets

SYLVACLEAR 1233

• Type: Glycerol ester

• Softening Point: 84-93°C

• Features: Very light and stable, low Tg

• Applications: Depilatory waxes, color cosmetics, nail polish

• Bio-based: 100% USDA certified

• Storage: Below 20°C, do not stack pallets

SYLVACLEAR 1350

• Type: Liquid rosin ester

• Features: Broad compatibility with rosin acids, solid rosin esters, waxes

• Key Advantage: Used to fine-tune softening point in depilatory waxes

• Viscosity: ≤2200 cP @60°C

• Applications: Depilatory waxes, color cosmetics, nail polish

• Bio-based: 94%

COMPATIBILITY (Common for Most Products)

Soluble In:

• Aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons (toluene, hexane)

• Esters and ketones (ethyl acetate, acetone)

• Long chain alcohols (butanol, pentanol)

• Chlorinated solvents

Insoluble In:

• Water

• Short chain alcohols (ethanol, propanol) – except SYLVALITE 2010/2038

Compatible With:

• Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)

• Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA) / Ethylene n-Butyl Acrylate (EnBA)

• Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene (SIS)

• Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS)

• Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR / SB rubber)

• Natural rubber

• Acrylic polymers

• Butyl rubber, Neoprene (select products)

• Various waxes (SYLVACLEAR, SYLVALITE 2115)

PACKAGING SUMMARY

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COMPLETE KRATON ROSIN ESTER PRODUCTS – COMPARISON TABLE & DETAILS

SYLVALITE SERIES (Adhesives & Tackifiers)

SYLVACOTE SERIES (Coatings, Inks, Road Marking)

SYLVACLEAR SERIES (Cosmetics & Personal Care)