KALAR

KALAR stands as a versatile solution at the forefront of the automotive industry, specifically tailored for tire applications, bonding and assembly, as well as sealants. Its exceptional functionality extends to building envelopes and roofing, with a particular focus on roofs. As an impact modifier and processing aid in plastics and elastomers, KALAR significantly enhances material properties and assembly processes in these specialized applications

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KALAR® 5215

Chemical Family:Butyl Rubber
Functions:Binder & Resin, Impact Modifier, Processing Aid
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Butyl Rubber (IIR), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

KALAR® 5215 is a partially cross-linked butyl rubber compound pelletized for easy handling. KALAR® products feature all the performance attributes expected of butyl rubber. KALAR® 5215 is off-white in color and is a moderately cross-linked butyl rubber, providing an excellent butyl intermediate base for general-purpose sealants and tapes.

KALAR® 5246

Functions:Processing Aid, Binder & Resin, Impact Modifier
Chemical Family:Butyl Rubber
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Butyl Rubber (IIR), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
End Uses:Hot Melt Adhesive, Tires

KALAR® 5246 is a partially cross-linked butyl rubber compound pelletized for easy handling. KALAR® products feature all the performance attributes expected of butyl rubber. KALAR® 5246 is off-white in color and is the least cross-linked butyl rubber of the KALAR® series of products, providing an excellent butyl intermediate base for general-purpose sealants and tapes. Its controlled cross-linking facilitates easily compounded sealants that can be applied with a minimum of effort.

KALAR® 5263

Chemical Family:Butyl Rubber
Functions:Binder & Resin, Impact Modifier, Processing Aid
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Butyl Rubber (IIR), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

KALAR® 5263 is a partially cross-linked butyl rubber compound pelletized for easy handling. KALAR® products feature all the performance attributes expected of butyl rubber. KALAR® 5263 is amber in color and is a more tightly cross-linked butyl rubber than KALAR® 5215. It is designed as the starting point product for butyl sealants that require higher modulus and/or superior durability at elevated temperatures.

KALAR® 5265

Chemical Family:Butyl Rubber
Functions:Binder & Resin, Impact Modifier, Processing Aid
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Butyl Rubber (IIR), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

KALAR® 5265 is a partially cross-linked butyl rubber compound pelletized for easy handling. KALAR® products feature all the performance attributes expected of butyl rubber. KALAR® 5265 is amber in color and is a more tightly cross-linked butyl rubber than KALAR® 5215. It is designed as the starting point product for butyl sealants that require higher modulus and/or superior durability at elevated temperatures.

KALAR® 5275

Chemical Family:Butyl Rubber
Functions:Binder & Resin, Impact Modifier, Processing Aid
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Butyl Rubber (IIR), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

KALAR® 5275 is a partially cross-linked butyl rubber compound pelletized for easy handling. KALAR® products feature all the performance attributes expected of butyl rubber. KALAR® 5275 is amber in color and is among the tightest cross-linked butyl rubbers of the KALAR® products. It is designed as the starting point for applications that require the maximum resistance to creep and slump. KALAR® 5275 provides good resistance to flow at high temperatures.

KALAR® 5277

Chemical Family:Butyl Rubber
Functions:Binder & Resin, Impact Modifier, Processing Aid
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Butyl Rubber (IIR), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

KALAR® 5277 is a partially cross-linked butyl rubber compound pelletized for easy handling. KALAR® products feature all the performance attributes expected of butyl rubber. KALAR® 5277 is amber in color and is among the tightest cross-linked butyl rubbers of the KALAR® products. It is designed as the starting point for applications that require the maximum resistance to creep and slump.

KALAR® 5280

Chemical Family:Butyl Rubber
Functions:Binder & Resin, Impact Modifier, Processing Aid
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Butyl Rubber (IIR), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

KALAR® 5280 is a partially cross-linked butyl rubber compound pelletized for easy handling. KALAR® products feature all the performance attributes expected of butyl rubber. KALAR® 5280 is amber in color and is among the tightest cross-linked butyl rubbers of the KALAR® products. It is designed as the starting point for applications that require the maximum resistance to creep and slump. KALAR® 5280 provides the most resistance to flow at high temperatures.

KALAR® 5281

Chemical Family:Butyl Rubber
Functions:Binder & Resin, Impact Modifier, Processing Aid
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Butyl Rubber (IIR), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

KALAR® 5281 is a partially cross-linked butyl rubber compound pelletized for easy handling. This product is modified with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer to improve lower temperature toughness and higher temperature processing. KALAR® products feature all the performance attributes expected of butyl rubber. KALAR® 5281 is light amber to yellow in color and is among the tightest cross-linked butyl rubbers of the KALAR® products. It is designed as the starting point for applications that require the maximum resistance to creep and slump.

Brand Summary

Identification

Chemical Family: Butyl Rubber
Technologies: CASE Ingredients,
Elastomers,
Plastics
Product Families: Elastomer Additives
Performance Additives,
Processing Aids
Polymer Additives
Processing Aids
Resins & Binders
Other Resins & Binders
Specialty Elastomers
Butyl Rubbers
CASE Ingredients Functions: Binder & Resin
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Impact Modifier,
Processing Aid

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Automotive
Tires
Bonding & Assembly
Sealants
Building Envelope & Roofing
Waterproofing & Weatherproofing
Building Materials
Construction Adhesives,
Sealants & Caulks
Tapes, Labels & Adhesives
Tapes & Labels
Application Area: Roofs
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Butyl Rubber (IIR),
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
Adhesive & Sealant Type: Hot Melt Adhesive
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Caulks,
Industrial Sealant Tape,
Roof Coatings ,
Tape,
Tire Sealant ,
Tires

Brand Highlights

KALAR® Advantages: KALAR® products impart the benefits of butyl rubber to many other applications. These applications incorporate KALAR® products in concentrations that range from a few percent to the major part of the formulation.

The processing advantages of pellets make the KALAR® products a convenient tool for compounders. They use KALAR® products in small concentrations in conventional systems.