Tackifiers & Binders Solution Center
Tackifiers and binders are core constituents of bonding adhesives—especially pressure‑sensitive and hot‑melt systems—as well as coatings and inks. Their selection directly governs cohesion and the formulation’s rheology by shifting the viscoelastic balance and flow profile, thereby tuning tack, peel and shear performance.
Modified resins derived from gum rosin are key bio‑based raw materials used as tackifiers and binders, with rosin‑modified resins being traditional choices across adhesives, coatings and inks. Within this portfolio, a catalytic hydrogenation route yields hydrogenated rosin resins that provide lighter colour, wider compatibility and improved oxidative and thermal stability.
Our polyterpene resin range is a cornerstone of the portfolio. Its performance—particularly colour—meets industry‑leading benchmarks, with water‑white and very light‑colour grades that preserve tackification and compatibility for targeted applications in pressure‑sensitive and hot‑melt adhesives, tapes, coatings and other specialised fields.
Foreverest® is a specialist supplier of bio‑based modified resins. Refer to the 2024v1 technology roadmap for rosin derivatives for a summary of modification routes and product families. We offer customised rosin‑modified resin solutions for tackifier and binder use, tailored to downstream formulation requirements and supported by technical datasheets.
Automotive
Film
Food Contact Material
Industrial Castings
Rubber & Tire Industry
Size Agent of Paper Making
Structure & Industrial
Others (Chewing Gum, etc)
Light Color Hydrogenated Terpene Resins
Exhibiting water‑white colour, robust thermal stability and good weather resistance, this next‑generation terpene polymer is well suited to sensitive applications. For disposable hygiene products such as nappies, it is advisable to prioritise safe, bio‑based tackifiers and binders as the adhesive backbone to meet odour, colour and regulatory expectations.
Hydrogenated Rosin Resins
Hydrogenation converts unsaturated sites into saturated bonds, improving oxidative and thermal stability. In comparison with conventional rosin‑modified resins, hydrogenated versions are less susceptible to oxidation and retain a lighter colour over time.
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate Liquid Resin
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate is a liquid, rosin‑derived resin employed as a thickener and film‑former in oil‑phase and W/O formulations; it additionally enhances surface gloss and contributes to adhesion and wear in colour cosmetics and wax systems.
Polyterpene Resins
Polyterpene resin is a thermoplastic tackifier noted for light colour, non‑toxicity, non‑crystallinity and strong adhesion. For food‑grade applications—such as chewing‑gum base—stringent purification is required to minimise residual solvent (e.g., toluene), unreacted monomers and low‑molecular species; compliant grades serve as plasticisers/tackifiers within gum‑base formulations.
Phenolic Resins
Phenolic resins exhibit low smoke and low toxicity together with excellent acid and heat resistance, underpinning their specification in safety‑critical sectors. They are widely used in structural composite components and in specialty filter‑paper substrates, where thermal stability, chemical resistance and low FST performance are essential.
Rosin Esters
Ester gum is a glycerol ester of rosin produced via carboxyl‑functional modification and esterification. It serves as a beverage weighting agent and stabiliser, functions as a plasticiser in chewing‑gum bases, and is also applied in coated fertilisers for tobacco production.
Modified Resins
The modified resins have excellent performances on the rosin resin production and specialty applications of adhesives, coatings and paints industries.
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