Azelis introduces the OPPANOL® polyisobutene line from BASF!

Azelis CASE recently became the officially authorized distributor of the BASF OPPANOL® line of medium and high molecular weight polyisobutenes (PIBs). An inert thermoplastic ideally suited to enhance product effectiveness, the OPPANOL® poly-isobutene product family can enable formulations that provide a water vapor barrier, electrical insulation, good adhesion, flexibility at low temperatures (cold flow) or no skin irritation. The unique range of properties, combined in a single product, make OPPANOL® the solution for a wide range of different applications.

The wide product line of the OPPANOL® ensures the right product for your application!

OPPANOL® medium molecular weight PIBs

OPPANOL® MM PIB grades come in the form of a clear, highly viscous liquid. These grades offer a range of tack levels and can be used to modulate the adhesion characteristics of a sealant. These also provide cold flow characteristics – meaning if applied in a layer and the coating/sealing is scratched, the surrounding PIB will slowly spread to “heal” the blemish.

OPPANOL® B 10 SFN Info & TDS OPPANOL® B 11 SFN Info & TDS OPPANOL® B 12 SFN Info & TDS OPPANOL® B 15 SFN Info & TDS

OPPANOL® high molecular weight PIBs

OPPANOL® HM PIB grades are used for producing adhesives, sealants, lubricating oils, and coating compounds. It comes in the form of a tough, rubbery highly cohesive solid that resists tearing.

OPPANOL® N 50 Info & TDS OPPANOL® N 80 Info & TDS OPPANOL® N 100 Info & TDS OPPANOL® N 150 Info & TDS

Applications

Adhesives & Sealants
Automotive
Resealable packaging
Sealing films
Window and roofing sealings

Features & Benefits

Cold flow characteristics – slowly spread to “heal” blemishes.MM PIBs provide tack to almost all surfaces
Demonstrates superb barrier properties
Tailored to be easily removable without leaving a trace
Does not get brittle compared to butyl rubber
Stability to UV (oxidation stable)
Resists tearing
HM PIBs provide adhesive strength