Hexion Introduces Novel Aromatic Tackifiers for Tire, Rubber and Adhesive Applications

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) is introducing a new line of
aromatic resin tackifiers with improved performance and a better
environmental profile compared with current market options. Tackifiers
are chemicals used to increase surface stickiness in adhesive
formulations.

In independent, ISO 17025 certified third-party testing, the new
ResonanceTM HF90-300 series of tackifier resins performed
better than the market benchmark in tack, elongation and tear and
tensile bond strength. These enhancements should lead to improved
stability and performance in tire, rubber and adhesive applications.

At the same time, these resins are formulated without butyl, octyl or
nonylphenol monomers and can be used to reduce or eliminate alkylphenol
monomer levels from adhesive formulations. This allows the development
of a variety of formulations, such as the Resonance HF90-300 series that
includes no-added formaldehyde (NAF) resin technology.

“These novel tackifier resins achieve excellent tack and bond strength,
improving performance,” says JP Aucoin, Senior Vice President and
General Manager of Global Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexion. “The
Resonance HF90-300 series can be easily incorporated into existing
formulations.”

The Resonance HF90-300 series of tackifier resins complements and
expands Hexion’s current, comprehensive portfolio of reinforcing and
vulcanizing resins for this market.

For more information, visit the Hexion booth at Tire Technology Expo
2018, February 20-22 at the Deutsche Messe in Hannover, Germany, Halls
19-21, Stand C405.

About the Company

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset
resins. Hexion Inc. serves the global wood and industrial markets
through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and
technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and
industries. Hexion Inc. is controlled by investment funds affiliated
with Apollo Global Management, LLC. Additional information about Hexion
Inc. and its products is available at www.hexion.com.

Contacts

Hexion Inc.
Product Inquiries:
David Posadas, 502-445-6163
[email protected]
or
Investors
and Media:
John Kompa, 614-225-2223
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