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C5 Hydrocarbon Resin

Aliphatic tackifier resin with excellent tack for adhesives and road-marking paint.

C5 hydrocarbon resin is an aliphatic petroleum resin prized for its excellent tack and softness. It is the go-to tackifier for hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives, and the binder backbone of thermoplastic road-marking paint. In Pakistan it is also called petro resin, petrosin resin or petroleum resin.

Aleemsons supplies C5 hydrocarbon resin in a range of softening points for the adhesive and road-marking industries, from stock and by indenting for bulk.

Grades & Types

  • C5 Hydrocarbon Resin — various softening points
  • Thermoplastic road-marking grade

Applications

  • Hot-melt adhesives (packaging, assembly)
  • Pressure-sensitive adhesives (tapes, labels)
  • Thermoplastic road-marking paint
  • Sealants

Key Properties

  • Excellent tack
  • Good compatibility with EVA and rubbers
  • Softer, lower softening point than C9
  • Light colour

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is C5 resin used in road marking?

In thermoplastic road marking, C5 hydrocarbon resin is the binder that holds pigments, fillers and glass beads together and bonds the marking to the road.

Is C5 better than C9 for adhesives?

C5 generally gives better tack for pressure-sensitive and hot-melt adhesives; C9 gives more hardness and heat resistance. Many formulations blend both.

Can you supply in bulk?

Yes — from stock for regular needs and by indenting for bulk and container quantities.

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