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Light yellow-amber rosin flakes from Pinus Elliottii for versatile uses.
Gum Rosin Flakes, Brazilian, WW Grade
Gum Rosin Flakes, Brazilian, WW Grade. Gum Rosin Flakes, also known as colophony, are light yellow to amber in color and sourced from Pinus Elliottii, commonly known as the slash pine. This WW grade rosin complies with Class A, Type I, Grade WW Mil. Spec. A-A-59142. It is supplied as a mixture of small and large flakes, crystals, occasional large lumps, and fine powder. The product is brittle at room temperature but melts at stove-top temperatures. Gum rosin flakes are widely used in printing inks, varnishes, adhesives, soaps, sealing wax, soldering fluxes, depilatory hard wax, and paper sizing.
Product Specifications
| Softening Point | 78 ºC |
| Color | X/WW (5/6) Gardner, 1:1 Toluene |
| Country of Origin | Brazil |
| Acid Number | 166.2 mg KOH/g |
| Total VOC | 0.4% |
| H.S. Code | 3806.10.0010 |
| NMFC | 171260 |
| SKU | BROSIN |
Applications and Benefits:
- Used in printing inks for enhanced adhesion and color quality
- Essential in varnishes, adhesives, and paper sizing
- Key ingredient in depilatory hard wax formulations
- Used in soaps, sealing wax, and soldering fluxes
- 550 lb pallets available with free shipping in select regions
- Brazilian rosin is suitable for scalding hogs when controlled adhesion and reduced skin damage are required
Caution:
Store in a cool, dry place. Handle with proper safety precautions. Refer to the SDS for detailed safety and handling instructions.
Gum Rosin Lumps, Honduran, Grade WG/WW
DOWNLOAD SDSHonduran Gum Rosin Lumps (HROSIN) are high-grade colophony derived from the Pinus Oocarpa species in Honduras. This semi-transparent pine rosin varies in color from pale yellow to light brown and contains about 10% natural unsaponifiable matter, which imparts anticrystalline properties to the rosin and its compounds. The product is widely used in adhesives, coatings, chewing gums, cosmetics, linoleum, paints, printing inks, resins, rubber, sizes, and varnishes.
Product Specifications
| Color Grade USDA | WG/WW |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow, Transparent |
| Softening Point (Ring & Ball) | 66 – 72°C |
| Acid Number (mgKOH/g) | 147 – 155 |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 1.06 – 1.08 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.540 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 7 – 12.1% |
| Toluene Insolubles | 0.01% Max. |
| Iron Content | 15 PPM Max. |
| Ash Content | 0.01% Max. |
| Volatile Matter | Negligible |
| Flash Point °C (COC) | Above 204°C |
Applications and Benefits:
- Used in adhesives for strong bonding properties.
- for coatings, varnishes, and linoleum production.
- Popular in chewing gums and cosmetics formulations.
- Widely applied in paints, printing inks, and resins.
- Suitable for rubber, sizes, and industrial applications.
Caution:
Handle with appropriate safety measures. Refer to the SDS for detailed safety and handling instructions.
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