Aromatic Hydrocarbon Resin
Aromatic hydrocarbon resin is a petroleum-based synthetic resin widely used as a tackifier to improve adhesion, tack, and formulation stability. Thanks to its excellent compatibility with a broad range of polymers and solvents, aromatic hydrocarbon resin is a reliable choice for formulators working in demanding applications. Its consistent performance, strong bonding properties, and thermal stability make it suitable for use in adhesives & sealants, inks & toners, rubber compounds, and other industrial applications where dependable tack and process stability are essential.
About our supplier
Kolon Industries has been producing hydrocarbon tackifier resins since 1957 and is a well-established supplier in adhesive, rubber, and coating applications. Their aromatic hydrocarbon resins are known for consistent quality and reliable performance in industrial formulations.
At De Monchy, we supply a selected range of Kolon’s hydrocarbon resins, marketed under the trademarks HIKOTACK, HIKOREZ, and SUKOREZ, supporting formulators across multiple industries.
Applications of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Resins
Aromatic hydrocarbon resin is used across a wide range of industrial formulations where strong tack, reliable adhesion, and formulation stability are required. Typical applications include:
Adhesives & Sealants
Used as a tackifier in pressure-sensitive and industrial adhesives to improve initial tack, peel strength, and compatibility with base polymers.
Inks & Toners
Enhances pigment wetting, adhesion, and film formation in printing inks and toner systems, contributing to consistent print quality and durability.
Rubber & Tire Compounds
Improves tack, processing behavior, and bonding in rubber formulations, supporting efficient manufacturing and reliable end performance.
Coatings & Industrial Applications
Applied in specialty coatings and related industrial systems where controlled adhesion and thermal stability are essential.
Thanks to its versatility and compatibility, aromatic hydrocarbon resin is often selected when formulators need a dependable tackifier that performs consistently across different processing conditions.
Unique Properties & Technical Benefits
Strong Tack and Adhesion Performance
Aromatic hydrocarbon resin functions as an effective tackifier, delivering high initial tack and improved peel strength. This makes it particularly suitable for adhesive and rubber formulations where fast bonding and reliable adhesion to various substrates are required.
Wide Compatibility with Common Polymers
These resins show excellent compatibility with a broad range of polymers commonly used in industrial formulations, including natural rubber (NR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), SIS/SBS block copolymers, EVA, and other elastomer systems. This allows easy incorporation without phase separation or formulation instability.
Controlled Softening Point Range
Available in a range of softening points (typically around 90–125 °C, depending on grade), aromatic hydrocarbon resins enable formulators to fine-tune viscosity, processing temperature, and end-use performance. This flexibility supports both low- and high-temperature processing requirements.
Consistent Colour and Formulation Appearance
With controlled Gardner colour values (typically ≤ 8–9), these resins help maintain consistent appearance in finished formulations, which is especially important for inks, coatings, and visible adhesive applications.
Thermal and Processing Stability
Aromatic hydrocarbon resins offer good thermal stability during processing, contributing to consistent melt behaviour and reduced risk of degradation. This supports stable production conditions and repeatable product quality.
Versatility Across Applications
The combination of tack, compatibility, and stability makes aromatic hydrocarbon resin a versatile choice for adhesives, inks & toners, rubber compounding, and related industrial applications where balanced performance is essential.
Highlighted Product Grades
| Grade | Softening Point | Color Gardner |
|---|---|---|
| Hikotack P-90 | 90 – 100°C | Max. 9 |
| Hikotack P-1105 | 107 – 113°C | Max. 8 |
| Hikotack P-120 | 115 – 125°C | Max. 8 |
Why choose for De Monchy as your supplier?
Technical understanding of industrial formulations
We work closely with formulators and buyers across adhesives, rubber, inks, and coatings. This allows us to support not only product selection, but also application-specific requirements such as softening point, colour, compatibility, and processing behaviour.
Reliable supply of proven resin grades
Through our long-standing partnership with Kolon Industries, we supply consistent, well-established aromatic hydrocarbon resin grades that are widely used in industrial applications.
Application-focused grade selection
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, we help customers select the most suitable resin grade based on formulation goals, processing conditions, and end-use performance.
Local support with international sourcing
As a European distributor with strong technical support, De Monchy combines responsive local service with access to high-quality materials from trusted global producers.
Price & Availability
Pricing of aromatic hydrocarbon resin depends on several technical and commercial factors, including selected grade, softening point, order volume, and delivery location. As aromatic hydrocarbon resins are petroleum-derived products, pricing may also fluctuate with raw material market conditions.
De Monchy supplies a selected range of aromatic hydrocarbon resin grades from Kolon Industries with reliable availability for industrial customers. Stock levels and lead times vary per grade and region.
For current pricing, availability, and delivery options, our team will be happy to support you based on your specific requirements.
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