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- Manufacturer: Grupo RB
- Product Line: Gum Rosins, Turpentines, and Derivatives
- Product: Maleic Resins
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
RESIDHERE AM 140 S
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RESIDHERE AM 140 S is a maleic anhydride–modified gum rosin designed to promote fast drying, high gloss, and high durability in various applications. It is soluble in esters, ketones, ethers, aromatic, and aliphatic solvents.
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Specifications
Gardner initial color: 5 max
Acid number, mg KOH/g: 30 to 40
Viscosity, Gardner-Holdt (25°C): D min
Softening point (ring and ball), °C: 130 to 145
Acetate solubility: Soluble
Alcohol solubility: Insoluble
Aliphatic hydrocarbons: Soluble
Aromatic hydrocarbons: Soluble
Drying oil: Soluble
Primary Chemistry:
Gum rosin
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Overview
RESIDHERE AM 140 S is a fast-drying gum rosin that has been modified with maleic anhydride and esterified with polyol resins. It provides high brightness, gloss, and strength to coating and adhesive applications while remaining resistant to yellowing and heat. It also imparts excellent adhesion and wetting properties. RESIDHERE AM 140 S can be used in nitrocellulose-based lacquers, sealants, and varnishes, as well as synthetic enamels and paints for industrial, automotive, and construction applications.
Features & Benefits
- Gum rosin modified with maleic anhydride
- Esterified with polyol resins
- Fast drying
- Higher brightness
- Good strength
- Improved wettability
- Excellent adhesion
- Resistant to yellowing and heating
- Soluble in esters, ketones, ethers, and aromatic and aliphatic solvents
- Excellent hardness
Problems Solved
Yellowing of adhesives or coatings
Damage to rosin from heat
Slow drying of rosins
Poor strength of adhesives or coatings
Applications
Nitrocellulose-based lacquers, sealants, and varnishes
Synthetic enamels and paints
Wood coatings
Polyesters
PU and synthetic enamels
Road demarcation products
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