Description
Industrial gum rosin is a solid natural resin obtained as a by-product of the distillation of pine turpentine. It is brittle, amber to brown in color, and is used for its adhesive, film-forming, and chemical properties in a wide variety of industrial and artistic applications.What is gum rosin?
Gum rosin is the solid part of pine resin that remains after volatile oils (such as turpentine) have been removed. It is mainly composed of resin acids (such as abietic acid) and comes in the form of flakes or translucent blocks.
Main uses of industrial gum rosin
Cosmetics
Adhesives
Inks and paints
Usage
Mainly used in soap, papermaking, ink, coating, paint, adhesive, rubber, flux, synthetic resin, etc.
In medical adhesive plasters and insulating plasters, rosin plays a role in softening, bonding, moisture-proofing, and anti-corrosion. Rosin can be made into fungicides. It can also act as an emulsifier in pesticides to make insecticidal emulsions.
Storage
Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep a container sealed. Store separately from oxidizers, avoid mixing.
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