Description

Octyl Resin is a synthetic polymer widely utilized for its excellent film-forming, adhesive, and protective properties. This versatile material is crucial for formulators seeking to enhance product durability, stability, and performance in demanding environments. It is an essential component for manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) industries, as well as for advanced material science applications.

Application

• Industrial Coatings: Used as a key binder in protective and decorative coatings for metal, wood, and plastic substrates, offering weatherability and chemical resistance.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Serves as a primary component in tapes, labels, and graphic films, providing balanced tack, peel adhesion, and cohesion.
• Sealants and Caulks: Imparts flexibility, adhesion, and longevity to construction and automotive sealants.
• Printing Inks: Acts as a resinous vehicle in solvent-based and UV-curable inks, improving gloss, adhesion, and rub resistance.
• Elastomer Modification: Employed as a processing aid or modifier in rubber compounds to enhance specific physical properties.
• Specialty Films: Used in the formulation of release liners, protective films, and packaging materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octyl Resin
CAS No.	68652-09-5
Molecular Formula	Typically a polymer; Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Varies by grade; Contact for details
Synonyms	Octyl Acrylate Copolymer; 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate Polymer; Poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate); 2-EHA Polymer; Octyl Acrylate Resin; Acrylic Resin based on 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate; Poly(octyl acrylate); 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate Homopolymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Octyl Resin is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency in key parameters such as molecular weight distribution, viscosity, solids content, and residual monomers. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and open flame. For long-term storage, an inert atmosphere is recommended to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear viscous liquid to solid
Solids Content	As per grade (e.g., 50%, 100%)
Viscosity	Grade-dependent
Color (Gardner)	≤ 2
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Residual Monomer	≤ 0.1% (by GC)
Glass Transition Temp (Tg)	Grade-dependent

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.