Teckrez® Y-85 is an aromatic hydrocarbon resin made from pure monomers, featuring low odor and a water-white color. It is designed for use in EVA hot melts, SBC polymer-based adhesives, sealants, and other applications. It also serves as a modifier in aromatic polymer-based plastics and rubber modification.

Chemical Family: Hydrocarbons

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Polychloroprene, Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS)

Glass Transition Temperature (Tg):: 37.0 °C

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Adhesive & Sealant End Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Odor
Low odor
Appearance
Water - white color
Soluble in
Aromatic solvents, Aliphatic solvents, Acetates solvents, Ketones solvents, Chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents
Compatible with
Plasticizers, Waxes, Polychloroprene, SBS, and Adhesive Polymers including EVA
Insoluble in
Water, Ethylene glycol, Alcohols
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 1--
Aromatic H252%Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Color (50T)max. 1Gardner
Color (Neat)max. 2-Gardner
Density (at 25°C)8.9lbs/gal-
Glass Transition Temperature37°C-
Iodine Value25--
Melt Viscosity (at 125°C)3000cPs-
Melt Viscosity (at 150°C)800cPs-
Melt Viscosity (at 177°C)500cPs-
Molecular Weight1030--
Poly Dispersity1.7--
Softening Point83 - 90°CRing & Ball
Specific Gravity (re: water)1.07--
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ColorWater white--
Decomposition TemperatureVery low hazard expected at normal operating conditions.--
Density1.06g/cc-
Flash Point260°CClosed cup
FormSolid--
Initial Boiling Pointmin. 260°C-
Insoluble inWater--
Melting Point90°C-
OdorSlight hydrocarbon--
Physical StateSolid--
Soluble inAliphatic hydrocarbons--
Soluble inAromatic hydrocarbons--
Sparingly Soluble inAlcohols--
Viscosity (at 125°C)3000cPs-
Compatibility Information

Compatibility with most commonly used waxes, plasticizers, and adhesive polymers including EVA, SBS, polychloroprene, and others.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Pastille form in 55 lb. bags