It yields PMB grades 25/55-55, 45/80-65 and 75/130-65 per DSTU EN 14023:2023 and polymer-modified bitumen per DSTU B V.2.7-135:2014 at a typical dosage of 3.0–6.0 wt% based on BND 50/70 or BND 70/100 bitumen.

Applications

• Polymer-modified bitumen binders (PMB) for asphalt concrete and wearing courses
• Bitumen-polymer roll roofing materials (Euroroofing membranes)
• Road sealants per DSTU B V.2.7-136
• Hot-applied waterproofing compounds (bridge decks, tunnels)
• Contact and solvent-based adhesives (footwear production, contact adhesives for furniture)
• Polyolefin modification — improved impact resistance at low temperatures

Supply form

Powder or pellets, white to cream in color, with anti-blocking dusting. Packaging — 15 kg bags (paper-polymer with a PE liner) or 600 kg pallets (40 bags × 15 kg on a wooden EUR pallet, shrink-wrapped). Storage — dry enclosed premises, –20…+40 °C, relative humidity ≤ 70 %. Shelf life — 24 months.

Minimum order quantity — 1 bag (15 kg) or 1 pallet (600 kg). Standard full-truck load — 20 tonnes. Shipped from our warehouse in Derazhnia (Khmelnytskyi region). Samples of 1–5 kg are provided free of charge for laboratory testing.

Each batch is accompanied by a certificate of analysis (CoA). SDS available on request. For technical advice on selecting the right SBS for your base bitumen, call +38 050 323-23-21 or email info@materialwizard.com.ua.

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KRATON® D1184 ASM is an asymmetric (branched) styrene-butadiene block copolymer (SBS) produced by Kraton Corporation. Grade designation: D — diene (butadiene)-based SBS series, 1184 — internal formulation index, ASM — Asymmetric (a branched molecular architecture with radial, star-shaped chains, as opposed to the linear D series).

The styrene content of 30 wt % is a medium concentration that provides a balance of strength and elasticity. The branched architecture gives D1184 ASM three critically important properties that set it apart from linear SBS: 1) low melt viscosity at standard processing temperatures — easier hot-melt processing and adhesive application; 2) high cohesive strength — the adhesive does not flow under load; 3) retention of elasticity over a wide temperature range.

Supplied as a powder dusted with amorphous silica (anti-block agent) to prevent caking during storage and transport. This is a distinctive feature of D1184 ASM compared with pelletized SBS grades, which are more convenient for pellet feeding of extruders but less effective for direct hot-melt compounding.

Typical parameters: polystyrene content 30 wt %, MFR ~5–10 g/10 min (200 °C / 5 kg), Mooney viscosity ML(1+4) 100 °C ≈ 50, Shore A hardness ~65–75, tensile strength 25–30 MPa, elongation at break 700–900 %, compression set 30–40 % at 70 °C / 22 h. Density 0.94 g/cm³.

Key advantages

• Low melt viscosity — easier hot-melt processing, lower compounding energy consumption
• High cohesive strength combined with high adhesion — an ideal balance for PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesives)
• Branched architecture — better hot-melt stability compared with linear SBS
• Good solubility in hydrocarbon solvents (toluene, cyclohexane) — for solvent-based adhesives
• Compatibility with hydrocarbon resins and paraffins for tackifier formulation
• Elasticity down to −40 °C — suitable for cold climates
• Standard styrene content of 30 % — a balance of strength and elasticity (for higher adhesion — D-series grades with 15-20% styrene, for higher strength — 40 %)
• Powder form with anti-block — easy dosing into compounding equipment

Applications

• Hot-melt adhesives (HMA): industrial hot-melt adhesives for packaging, carton converting, furniture edging and lamination — the main market for D1184 ASM
• Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA): hot-melt adhesives for self-adhesive labels, tapes, medical plasters and hygiene products (diapers, feminine hygiene)
• Adhesives for hygiene products: construction and elastic adhesives in the manufacture of diapers and sanitary pads — bonding nonwovens, elastic strips, tampons
• Construction adhesives and sealants: assembly adhesives based on hydrocarbon resins, silicone and SBS sealants
• Bitumen modifier (PMB): addition of 3–5 % to bitumen to improve the elastic-plastic properties of asphalt concrete and extend the service temperature range of road pavements (polymer-modified bitumen)
• Roofing mastics and membranes: bituminous roofing materials with improved elasticity and crack resistance
• Shoe soles: compounding with other SBS / SBR / extender oils for the production of soles for sports and casual footwear
• Plastics modifier: impact modifier for PS and PP at 5–15 % loading — increases impact strength, especially at low temperatures

Limitations

• SBS is an unsaturated elastomer; not for long-term outdoor service under UV exposure without UV stabilization (for outdoor use — hydrogenated SEBS grades, e.g. the Kraton G series)
• Sensitivity to ozone — cracking of surface layers at ozone concentrations >0.1 ppm
• Not for contact with aromatic solvents (dissolves in toluene and xylene)
• Not for continuous high-temperature service above 80 °C (Tg of the polystyrene blocks is ~95 °C — cohesive strength is lost above this)

Global market counterparts: ENI Versalis Europrene® Sol T 161 (linear SBS 30 %), Total Cray Valley Calprene® C 540 (radial SBS), Asahi Kasei Tufprene® A (linear SBS), LCY Globalprene® 3540 (radial SBS). KRATON® is the original brand of Kraton Corporation (USA/Netherlands).

The stated values are measured using in-house methods close to the corresponding ISO, ASTM and GOST standards. This information is for reference only and does not constitute an official batch data sheet. Please request the TDS and MSDS for the specific batch before industrial use.

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This linear styrene-butadiene thermoplastic elastomer is the product of block copolymerization of styrene and butadiene in a hydrocarbon solution in the presence of an organolithium catalyst. SBS L 7342 is dusted with calcium stearate, zinc stearate or silicon dioxide. Stabilized with non-staining antioxidants.

Applications:

Road construction, glues, sealants, adhesives, compounding, plastics modification.

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A linear block copolymer containing styrene and butadiene. Styrene mass fraction is 31.5%.

Key characteristics of the styrene-butadiene Kumho KTR 101 include:

• increases the softening temperature of bitumen
• reduces sensitivity to temperature changes
• improves low-temperature flexibility
• improves elasticity and resistance to impact loads
• extends the service life of road surfaces

Applications

Bitumen modification (road surfaces and roofing), plastics modification, adhesives, shoe soles.

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The linear styrene-butadiene-styrene thermoplastic is a product of block copolymerization of styrene and butadiene in a hydrocarbon solution in the presence of an organolithium catalyst. SBS L 30-01 A is dusted with calcium stearate or silica.

Key characteristics of the styrene-butadiene SBS L 30-01 A include:

• retains elasticity at low temperatures
• requires no vulcanization
• soluble in aromatic, cycloaliphatic and aliphatic solvents
• at normal temperatures exhibits the properties of vulcanized rubbers

Applications

Bitumen modification for road and roofing materials, plastics modification, footwear compounds, rubber goods, mastics and protective coatings.

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EN CHUAN 701 S is a linear styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer (SBS-NOE) from En Chuan Chemical, developed specifically for modifying road bitumen and roofing materials. The proven 3.5% dosage meets road-industry requirements for polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) blends, increasing penetration at low temperatures and the softening point at high temperatures. An analog of Kraton D 1184 in road-binder applications.

Key properties

• Linear SBS architecture — optimal for bitumen modification
• Proven 3.5% dosage for typical PMB formulations
• Non-oil-extended (NOE) — clean dissolution in bitumen
• High elasticity and recovery after deformation
• Extended service temperature range of the binder
• Compatible with other modifiers and resins

Applications

Road construction (PMB). Bitumen modification for asphalt concrete pavements — improved deformation resistance, rutting resistance and extended pavement service life. Analog of Kraton D 1184 in road binders.

Roofing and waterproofing membranes. Bitumen-polymer mastics and roll materials (torch-applied roll waterproofing membranes).

Plastics modification. Impact modifier for PE, PP and PS — improved flexibility and tear resistance.

Mastics and protective coatings. Bitumen-based anti-corrosion and anti-abrasion coatings.

Footwear compounds. Soles for work footwear.

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Globalprene 3710 is a low-molecular-weight linear SBS block copolymer with no oil extension (SBS-NOE, dry grade) produced by LCY Group. Its low solution viscosity enables easy formulation of solvent-based and hot-melt adhesives, fast dissolution and clean rheology without plasticizers. It serves as an alternative to Kraton D 1116/D 1118/D 1119 in many formulations.

Key properties

• SBS-NOE with no process oil — stable rheology, clean dissolution
• Low solution viscosity — fast formulation of solvent-based adhesives
• Improves impact strength and low-temperature performance of PE, LDPE, HDPE, PP
• High compatibility with tackifier resins for PSA/HMA
• Performs like vulcanized rubber without vulcanization
• Compliance with REACH, TSCA, DSL, AICS, NZIoC, KECL — for exporters to the EU/USA/APAC

Applications

Solvent-borne and hot-melt adhesives. Contact adhesives, label and tape PSAs, structural HMAs — provides cohesion without plasticizers. An alternative to Kraton D 1118/D 1116 in adhesive formulations.

Bitumen modification (PMB). Improves deformation resistance and the temperature range of road binder.

Polyolefin compounding. Impact modifier and compatibilizer for formulations based on PE, LDPE, HDPE and PP.

Adhesive and sealing compounds. Construction sealants, assembly adhesives, label tapes.

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Kraton® D1101 — a linear SBS triblock copolymer produced by Kraton Corporation, the global reference grade for the entire category of styrene-butadiene-styrene thermoplastic elastomers. It contains ~31 % bound styrene, has a linear S-B-S architecture and a molecular weight Mw of ~77–79 kDa. It is the “gold standard” against which international test standards and comparative tables of competing compounds benchmark all linear SBS grades.

Why D1101 is the global reference

In the markets of polymer-modified bitumen (PMB), HMA/PSA adhesives, shoe soles and polystyrene impact modification, D1101 is the benchmark grade — every road engineer, adhesive formulator and compounder looks for “D1101 equivalence” when selecting an SBS component. The competitive positioning of any other linear SBS is built through comparison with D1101 by styrene %, Brookfield viscosity of a 25 % toluene solution and Shore A.

Typical parameters (per Kraton TDS)

• Architecture: linear S-B-S triblock
• Bound styrene content: ~31 %
• Molecular weight Mw: ~77–79 kDa
• Brookfield viscosity, 25 % toluene solution (25 °C): ~4000 cP
• Shore A (compression-molded plaque): ~72
• Tensile strength: ~32 MPa
• Elongation at break: ~880 %
• 300 % modulus: ~2.4 MPa
• MFI (200 °C / 5 kg): ~<1 g/10 min (very high melt viscosity)
• Supply form: powder with anti-block silica (for free-flowing dosing) or crumb (for PMB production)
• Plasticizer / oil: pure (no extending oil — for maximum performance)

Killer markets

1. PMB — Polymer-Modified Bitumen (road bitumen): 3–6 % of D1101 in road bitumen raises the ring-and-ball (RB) softening point by +25–30 °C and lowers the Fraass breaking point by -15…-20 °C. This turns ordinary 60/90 bitumen into a premium SBS-PMB of class PMA45/65 (Superpave PG 76-22), suitable for heavy-traffic highways in hot and northern climates. Global standards: AASHTO M 332, EN 14023.

2. HMA / PSA — Hot-Melt and Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives: transparent adhesives for packaging, label stock, hygiene products (disposable diapers, sanitary napkins), book binding. D1101 combined with a tackifier (C5/C9 petroleum resins) and a plasticizer oil yields an adhesive withstanding cyclic loading of over 10⁶ peel cycles.

3. Footwear / shoe soles: anatomical and sports soles in the mid-price segment, where D1101 provides wear resistance, energy return and property retention at -20…+50 °C. A competitor to TPU and EVA in the mass-market segment.

4. Polystyrene impact modification and compatibilization: blending 5–10 % of D1101 into PS gives impact PS (a HIPS replacement) with a low-cost formulation; it is also used as a compatibilizer for PE/PS blends in recyclate.

Comparison within the Kraton D-series family

• Kraton D1101 — flagship, 31 % styrene, medium viscosity (this card)
• Kraton D1102 — lower viscosity, better processability for HMA
• Kraton D1116 — low viscosity, for oil-extended compounds
• Kraton D1118 — lower styrene (~30 %), softer, more flexible
• Kraton D1184 ASM — radial (asymmetric) — a different mechanism, for high-performance PMB and high-modulus HMA
• Kraton D1192 / D1193 — high styrene (40+ %), for high-stiffness HMA and hot-tracked PMB

Global equivalents of D1101 (for competitive positioning)

• Versalis (ENI) Europrene® SOL T 161 — the closest Italian equivalent
• LCY Globalprene® 3501 — Taiwan/Mainland China analog (see also #774 Globalprene 3710)
• TSRC TS-5841 — Taiwan analog
• Sinopec YH-791H — Chinese
• EN CHUAN 701 S — Taiwan (see #776)
• Sibur L 30-01 A — linear SBS (see #1270)
• Kumho KTR 101 — Korean (see #1491)

Limitations — honestly

• Not for exposed outdoor use without UV stabilization: the butadiene block contains C=C double bonds — sensitive to ozone and UV. Without a UV stabilizer, outdoor service life is 6–12 months. For outdoor use, switch to SEBS (the D-series is replaced by the Kraton G-series G1650, G1651, G1652 — hydrogenated, saturated).
• High melt viscosity — requires extruders with high torque and temperature settings of 180–220 °C; cannot be adequately dispersed on a single-screw machine without shear elements
• Not for contact with oils / aliphatic solvents (the styrene phase swells)
• In PMB formulations requires pre-blending with bitumen at 180–185 °C under a high-shear mixer for 30–90 min until full dispersion
• Without UV stabilization — yellowing and crazing in clear PSA

Target applications — in detail

Road construction (PMB): asphalt concrete for highways, bridge decks and airfield runways; roof waterproofing (SBS-modified bitumen roofing membranes, such as Sikaplan or Icopal types); road joint sealants.

Adhesives industry: hot-melt adhesives for packaging (containers, cardboard), self-adhesive label stock, specialty tape adhesives for bookbinding, hygiene products (absorbent core fixation).

Footwear industry: soles for sports and casual shoes; industrial anti-slip footwear; mid-segment children’s footwear.

Rubber goods: roofing and facade membranes, waterproofing of tunnels and underground structures, vibration-damping pads.

The stated values are measured by in-house methods close to the corresponding ISO, GOST and AASHTO standards. The information is for reference only and is not an official batch technical data sheet. Before industrial use, please request the Kraton TDS and MSDS for the specific batch.

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A radial styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer (SBS) without oil extension — a thermoplastic elastomer with a branched (radial) macromolecular architecture. Its high styrene content and the absence of process oil provide increased strength, cohesion and clean, controlled rheology. The material is supplied as pellets or crumb and is compatible with industrial mixing lines for bitumen modification, compounding and the production of adhesive formulations.

Key properties

• Branched radial structure — increased cohesion and tear resistance
• Non-oil-extended — stable rheology and clean output
• High elasticity and recovery after deformation
• Compatible with bitumen, polyolefins and grouting resins
• Aging resistance under moderate temperature conditions
• Ready for precise dosing in PMB and hot-melt adhesive formulations

Applications

Bitumen modification (PMB) and road construction. Increases the deformation resistance and temperature range of binders and extends the service life of asphalt pavement, especially on heavily loaded roads and in regions with sharp temperature swings.

Compounding and polymer modification. Used as an impact modifier and compatibilizer in formulations based on polyolefins and styrenic matrices.

Adhesives and sealants (hot-melt). A base polymer for hot-melt adhesives (HMA, HMPSA), tapes, label adhesives and construction sealants — provides cohesion without plasticizers.

Roofing and waterproofing membranes. A component of bitumen-polymer mastics and roll materials.

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