APAO — Amorphous Poly Alpha Olefin
APAO is an amorphous poly-alpha-olefin with low crystallinity, good tack and good compatibility with polyolefins.
What is APAO?
APAO is an amorphous poly-alpha-olefin with low crystallinity, good tack and good compatibility with polyolefins.
Typical properties
| Density | ~0.85–0.90 g/cm³ |
| Softening point | ~80–160 °C (grade-dependent) |
| Tensile strength | low to medium |
Typical applications
Hot melt adhesivesBitumen modificationSealantsCoatingsHygiene applications
Industries
AdhesivesConstructionPackagingHygieneSealing technology
Processing
Hot melt processing, compounding or bitumen modification. Viscosity and softening point determine the application.
How NSB supplies APAO
NSB Polymers trades APAO in Prime, Near-Prime, Wide-Spec, Off-Grade and Stocklot qualities — sourced from 50+ producers and 200+ trading partners worldwide. Available lots change weekly.
Related materials
Typical guide values only. Actual density, tensile strength, MFI, heat deflection and processing behaviour vary by producer, additive package, reinforcement content, moisture, colour, recycled content and quality level (Prime, Near-Prime, Wide-Spec, Off-Grade, Stocklot). These values are not a specification and no guarantee of suitability for a specific application — binding are only written offers and agreed specifications. See our Note on product information.
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