Teckros® R100 is a light-colored, stabilized pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin designed for hot melt, pressure-sensitive, and other adhesive applications. It offers excellent rosin ester performance and a pleasant low odor, free from significant sulfur content, unlike tall oil-derived rosin esters.

Chemical Family: Rosin Esters

Labeling Claims: Low Odor, Sulfur-free

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Butyl Rubber (IIR), Chloroprene Rubber (CR), Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Natural Rubbers (NR), Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR), Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS), Styrene Isoprene Butadiene (SIBS), Styrene Isoprene Styrene (SIS)

Glass Transition Temperature (Tg):: 47.0 °C

Molecular Weight:: 1,200.0 g/mol

Synonyms: Resin Acid Pentaerythritol Esters

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Low odor, Pleasant
Soluble in
Commonly used industrial solvents
Insoluble in
Water, Alcohol
Compatible with
Chloroprene, SIS, Polyolefins, Natural Rubber, SBR, Acrylic, SBS, Other Polymers, SIBS, Adhesive Polymers including EVA, Butyl
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C)9lb/gal-
Specific Gravity (re: water)1.08--
Hydroxyl Value25--
Melt Viscosity (at 177°C)150cPs-
Melt Viscosity (at 125°C)10000cPs-
Poly Dispersity1.1--
Molecular Weight1200--
Glass Transition Temperature47°C-
Softening Point100°CRing & Ball
Acid Value14--
Color (neat)4--
Color (50T)2+-Gardner
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Tempertauremin. 260°C-
ColorPale yellow-Gardner
Decomposition TemperatureVery low hazard expected at normal operating conditions.--
Density1.08g/cc-
Flash Point260°CClosed cup
FormSolid--
Initial Boiling Pointmin. 260°C-
Insoluble inWater--
Melting Point96 - 100°C-
OdorBland, Slight rosin--
Physical StateSolid--
Soluble inAliphatic hydrocarbons--
Soluble inAromatic hydrocarbons--
Sparingly Soluble inAlcohols--
Viscosity10000cPs-
Compatibility
  • It is excellent with a wide range of commonly used adhesive polymers including EVA, SIS, SBS, SIBS, SBR, natural rubber, acrylic, chloroprene, butyl, and other polymers.
  • Compatibility is limited with polyolefins.
  • Excellent solubility in virtually all commonly used industrial solvents. Insoluble in water and alcohols.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Pastille form in 55 lb. bags.
  • Supersacks available.