Foral® AX

Foral® AX resin is a thermoplastic, acidic resin produced by hydrogenating gum rosin to an exceptionally high degree. Foral® AX has a very light initial color and its strong resistance to oxidation results in excellent color retention in a wide range of applications. It is used as a tackifier and resin modifier in solvent adhesives and hot melt applied coatings and adhesives that must excel in these properties.

Principal: DRT FRANCE

Functions: Plasticizer, Resin Modifier, Tackifier, Tackifier

Chemical Family: Rosins

End Uses: Emulsion Adhesives, Heat Sealing Coating, Hot Melt Adhesive, Hot Melt Coating, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Solventborne Adhesive, Solventborne Coating

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Antioxidants-free, Biocides-free, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)-free, Food Allergen-free, Food Contact Acceptable, Gluten-free, Impurities-free, Lacto Vegetarian, Lupin-free, Not Tested on Animals, Ovo-Vegetarian, Residual Solvent-free, TSE-free, Vegan

Features: Oxidation Resistant

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM16499
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Rosin, hydrogenated
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Usage Information
  • Tackifier or modifier for adhesive systems, including: hot melt, solvent, emulsion, and sealant compounds.
  • Modifier in solvent-based or heat-sealable coatings.
  • Component of thermoplastic compounds and hot melt depilatory waxes.
  • Plasticizer/modifier of natural and synthetic rubber goods.

Properties

Physical Form

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002297
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • Stability of about 12 months in standard storage conditions, sheltered and temperature-controlled (<25°C).
  • No stacking of pallets. Remove the plastic film protection from the pallet once correctly stored.
  • As Foral® AX is sensitive to gradual oxidation and to compaction, appropriate storage and a strict inventory control is critical (oldest material used first) especially during hot periods.
  • Over time, storage at higher temperature and pressure (from stacking pallets) will accelerate re-massing of this Foral® AX.

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Void
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Available
Color (SDS)
Yellow
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Non explosive
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Non flammable
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Light
Other Hazards
According to Annex XIII of REACH Regulation, the substance is not considered to be Persistent, Bioaccumulative and toxic.
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Non-oxidising
Protect from Freezing
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scale1.0 GardnerGardner50 red/ 50 tolerance
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value165.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point75.0 °C°CRing and Ball Test
Storage Temperature-100.0-77.0 °F°F
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 300.0 °C°COECD 103
Flash Point (SDS)min. 200.0 °C°CRegulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.9
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Kow) (SDS)2.3-6.0-OECD 117 in media, pH-2
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Kow) (SDS)2.3-6.0-OECD 117 in unbuffered solution
Relative Density (SDS)1.05-Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.3 at 20°C
Softening Point (SDS)70.0-80.0 °C°CASTM E28
Solubility In Water (SDS)1.18 mg/Lmg/LOECD 105 at 20°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 100.0 PaPaRegulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.4 at 20°C