Gum Rosin Supplier South Africa
WW and WG grade gum rosin for adhesives, varnishes, soldering flux, rubber tackifying, and soap and paper sizing applications.
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| CAS No. | 8050-09-7 |
| Source | Pine tree exudate (Pinus species) |
| Grades | WW (Water White), WG, X, N |
| Acid Value | ≥160 mg KOH/g |
| Softening Point | 70–85 °C |
| Form | Pale to amber solid flakes or lumps |
| Main Acid | Abietic acid and isomers |
Gum Rosin as a Renewable Tackifier and Resin
Gum rosin is a natural resin obtained from pine trees by tapping, comprising predominantly diterpene acids (abietic acid and its isomers). It is an important platform material in adhesives and coatings, used directly as a low-cost tackifier in rubber-based adhesives and soldering fluxes, and as the starting material for esterified rosin tackifiers (pentaerythritol and glycerol rosinate) that provide improved thermal stability and colour in hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesive applications.
Grades and Supply
Terracore supplies WW (Water White), WG (Window Glass), and X grades sourced from Southeast Asian producers. Available in 25 kg kraft-paper sacks or 225 kg fibre drums. COA reports colour (USDA grade), acid value, and softening point. SDS is provided.
Applications
- Hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesive tackifier
- Rosin ester synthesis feedstock
- Soldering and flux formulation
- Rubber compounding tackifier
- Paper and paperboard internal sizing
- Soap and polish manufacture
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