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WestRez® 5206
Technical DataSheet | Supplied by Ingevity

WestRez® 5206 by Ingevity is maleated glycerol ester resin. It acts as tackifier. It is present in a consistent bead, low-
dust pastille form. It provides better specific adhesion, wet out, and improved flow ability. It possesses better overall tack
and adhesion as compared to other hydrocarbon resins. It has antioxidants to improve color and oxidative stability and
higher acid value and higher heat resistance. WestRez® 5206 offers increased compatibility with adhesive polymers and
better adhesive performance and has applications in specialty packaging.

Product Type Tackifiers > Rosin Esters > Glycerol Esters

Chemical Composition Maleated glycerol rosin ester resin

Physical Form Pastilles, Consistent bead or low dust

Product Status COMMERCIAL

Applications/ Recommended for Adhesives

Papers & Packagings

Bio Based Yes

Bio Based Content Comments Pine based

WestRez® 5206 Properties

Property Value & Unit Test Condition Test Method

Softening point 105 °C

Color, Gardner, Neat 6

Acid value 35 mgKOH/g

Tg, mid 55 °C

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