Gum Rosin

Rosin, also called colophony or Greek pitch, is a solid form of resin obtained from pines and some other plants, mostly from conifers. It is produced by heating fresh liquid resin to vaporize the volatile liquid terpene components. It is semi-transparent and varies in color from yellow to black. At room temperature rosin is brittle, but it melts at stove-top temperatures. It chiefly consists of different resin acids, especially abietic acid.

Chinese Gum Rosin product is used for the manufacturing of paper, paint, soap and printing ink. Since rosin is easily softened and oxidized, in the oil paint industry, the carboxylation reaction of resin acid is usually employed to produce resinate for further use. While in the producing of synthetic rubber and printing ink, resin acid is changed into disproportionate rosin, polymerized rosin, hydrogenated rosin, etc for further use by its double bond reaction.

Substance Identification

Synonyms Colophony
CAS 8050-09-7
EINECS 232-475-7
FEMA N/A
HS.CODE 380610
Molecular Formula C19H29COOH
Moleclar Weight 262.4302

Application & Uses

  • used as a binder component of adhesive, includes rubber based adhesive, synthetic resin based adhesive and plant base adhesives
  • used for paper sizing, improving the strength and smoothness, increasing wear resistance
  • used for thermoplastic coating, such like road marking
  • used as vehicle body and enhancing the adhesion in ink industry
  • as film forming material for controlled-release fertilisers

Sales Specification

ITEM VALUE
Colour Slight Yellow
Softening Point, R&B, °C 75 min
Acid Value, mgKOH/g 165 min
Ash, % 0.04 max
Insoluble in alcohol, % 0.03 max
Unsaponifiable matter, % 5 max

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Package

  • Iron Drum, 225kg net each
  • Paper Bag, 25kg net each

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Storage

  • avoid contact with light
  • keep separated from incompatible substances
  • store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards
  • store in a cool, dry place
  • store in a tightly closed container

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