Teckros® R98 is a stabilized gum rosin ester designed for hot melt, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and other applications where rosin ester performance and low, pleasant odor are essential. Unlike tall oil-derived rosin esters, it is free from significant sulfur content, ensuring minimal and pleasant odor.

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Compatible with
Chloroprene, SIS, Polyolefins, Natural Rubber, SBR, Acrylic, SBS, Other Polymers, SIBS, Adhesive Polymers including EVA, Butyl
Soluble in
All commonly used industrial solvents
Insoluble in
Water, Alcohols
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 10--
Colormax. 6-Gardner
Colormax. 4-Gardner
Density9lbs/gal-
Glass Transition Temperature45°C-
Hydroxyl Value20--
Melt Viscosity150cPs-
Melt Viscosity10000cPs-
Molecular Weight1200--
Poly Dispersity1.2--
Softening Point95 - 103°CRing & Ball
Specific Gravity1.08--
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 - 104°C-
OdorBland, Slight rosin--
Physical StateSolid--
Soluble inAliphatic hydrocarbons--
Soluble inAromatic hydrocarbons--
Sparingly Soluble inAlcohols--
Viscosity400cPs-
Compatibility Information
  • Compatibility 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.

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Packaging & Availability

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