Teckrez® C5-98 is a tackifier resin with a narrow molecular weight distribution and highly aliphatic character, making it suitable for SIS, natural rubber, polyisoprene, butyl rubber, polyolefin, and other low-polarity polymers. It features low color and odor, ideal for hot melt, pressure-sensitive adhesive, and wax compounding applications.

Chemical Family: Hydrocarbons

Applicable Processes: Wax Manufacturing

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Butyl Rubber (IIR), Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Natural Rubbers (NR), Polyisoprene, Polyolefins, Styrene Isoprene Styrene (SIS)

Glass Transition Temperature (Tg):: 45.0 °C

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Compatible with
Adhesive polymers including SIS, and others., EVA (with lower VA content), butyl rubber, natural rubber, polyolefins
Soluble in
Commonly used solvents
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight2200--
Density (at 25°C)7.9lb/gal-
Specific Gravity (re: water)0.95--
Iodine Value45--
Melt Viscosity (at 177°C)800cPs-
Melt Viscosity (at 125°C)30000cPs-
Poly Dispersity2.2--
Glass Transition Temperature45°C-
Softening Point98°CRing & Ball
Acid Valuemax. 1--
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ColorPale yellow-Gardner
Decomposition TemperatureVery low hazard expected at normal operating conditions.--
Density0.95g/cc-
Flash Point230°COpen cup
FormSolid--
Initial Boiling Pointmin. 260°C-
Insoluble inWater--
Insoluble inAlcohols--
Melting Point95 - 102°C-
OdorBland, Mild hydrocarbon--
Physical StateSolid--
Soluble inAliphatic hydrocarbons--
Soluble inAromatic hydrocarbons--
Viscosity30000cPs-
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (neat)5--
Color (50T)3--
Compatibility
  • With most commonly used adhesive polymers including SIS, natural rubber, butyl rubber, polyolefins, EVA (with lower VA content), and others.
  • Soluble in most commonly used solvents.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Pastille form in 55 lb. bags