Hydrocarbon resins are defined as glass-like oligomers, which are produced by polymerization of by-product streams such as aliphatic (C5), aromatic (C9), DCPD (dicyclopentadiene), which derives mostly from the cracking of petroleum hydrocarbons for the production of ethylene. These hydrocarbon resins can be later hydrogenated to improve color, odor, and stability as well as modifying compatibility. These are brittle or gummy materials prepared by the polymerization of several unsaturated ... Read more

Hydrocarbon resins are defined as glass-like oligomers, which are produced by polymerization of by-product streams such as aliphatic (C5), aromatic (C9), DCPD (dicyclopentadiene), which derives mostly from the cracking of petroleum hydrocarbons for the production of ethylene. These hydrocarbon resins can be later hydrogenated to improve color, odor, and stability as well as modifying compatibility. These are brittle or gummy materials prepared by the polymerization of several unsaturated ... Read more