SEARCH CONTACT SAMPLE REQUEST ASK A QUESTION HOME ABOUT PRODUCTS APPLICATIONS RESOURCES Home > APPLICATIONS > Adhesives/Sealants/Coatings ADHESIVES / SEALANTS / COATINGS Soltex polybutenes and our Thixotropic calcium sulfonate gels – Thixocal are used in these types of formulations. They display good barrier properties, tackiness, plasticizing and wettability when incorporated into your adhesive, sealant and coating applications. Characteristics which are important for Adhesives/Sealants/Coatings applications are: Soltex polybutene plays an important role in formulating pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA), hot-melt adhesives (HMA), and hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives (HMPSA). End use applications may include paper laminates, labels and tapes; masking and friction tapes; surgical tapes; colorless adhesives; paper, foil, and fiber laminates; and industrial tapes Polybutene is used as a primary ingredient in wood and concrete sealers and construction coating applications. Wood and concrete sealers are used to provide water repellency to outdoor wood structures such as decks, walkways, patios, garage floors and driveways The function of polybutene in sealants is to plasticize the elastomer. This also adds tack and extends the elastomer, thereby reducing the formulation cost In construction coating, polybutene is used in form release and “bond breaker” formulations Polybutene exhibits permanent tackiness and is compatible with many resins, elastomers and solvents. In addition, polybutene offers good color and chemical resistance The addition of polybutene has shown improved quick stick and peel strength in elastomers such as high molecular weight polybutene, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymers, and styrene butadiene rubber Nonionic polybutene emulsions may be formulated into water-based pressure-sensitive adhesives to enhance adhesion and temperature stability while lowering the cost in adhesives for packaging, labels, and product assembly Polybutene acts as a polymer extender, plasticizer, tackifier, and wetting agent when incorporated into HMA. It can increase the cold temperature flexibility. Polybutene is compatible with butyl rubber, styrene-isoprene-styrene copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate, polyurethane, and low density polyethylene Thixocal Sulfonates provide rheological control and allow high coating build SOLTEX PRODUCT LINES FOR ADDITIVES AND COMPONENTS APPLICATIONS: Acetylene Black Acetylene Black 50%-03 Acetylene Black 75%-03 Acetylene Black 100%-03 Acetylene Black Granular-03 Acetylene Black High Conductivity 2-03 Product Info Metal Carboxylates 8% Copper Naphthenate 8% Zinc Naphthenate Product Info Polyalphaolefins PAO 2 PAO 4 PAO 6 PAO 7 PAO 8 PAO 10 PAO 40 PAO 100 Product Info Polybutene BSR 30 PB 6 PB 8 PB 10 PB 12 PB 16 PB 18 PB 20 PB 24 PB 24 Kosher PB 32 PB 32 Kosher PB 122 PB 124 PB 128 Product Info PRODUCTS Acetylene Black Alkylate Fluids Cable Flood, Fill & Gels Dielectric Fluids Metal Carboxylates Performance Additives Polyalphaolefins Polybutene Refrigeration Fluids Tackifiers Transformer Fluids CASE APPLICATIONS Additives/Components Adhesives/Sealants/Coatings Agriculture Batteries Blown/Cast Stretch Cling Film Cable Telecom Water Blocking Caulks and Sealants Compressor Oils Corrosion Inhibitors Cosmetics and Personal Care Detergents / Dispersants APPLICATIONS Diesel Engine Additives Electrical Components / Equipment Engine Gear and Motor Oils Food Contact Applications Greases Hydraulic Fluids and Oils Power Cable Energy Transmissions Rubber Tackifiers Viscosity Modifiers RESOURCES NEWS CAREERS ABOUT CONTACT 800.275.8580 toll-free 281.587.0900 p 281.587.1998 f 3707 FM 1960 West Suite 560 Houston, TX 77068 © 2019 SOLTEX ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TERMS OF USE SITE MAP FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN