Gum Rosin Grade WW - Brazil

Origin
Brazil
CAS Number
8050-90-7
HS Code
3806.10.00

Basic Info

IUPAC Name
abietic acid-rich terpene resin
Molecular Formula
C20H30O2 (abietic acid dominant)
Synonyms & Trade Names
Gum rosin WW; Colophony; Rosin; Resin acids; E915
Purity / Assay (%)
WW grade; acid value 165-180
Grade / Quality Level
Technical Grade
Physical Form
Solid
Concentration
Pure substance
Appearance / Color
White to off-white solid
Odor
Pine/turpentine
Density (g/cm³)
1.0800
Solubility in Water
Insoluble in water
Signal Word
Warning
GHS Hazard Class
Skin sensitizer; Aquatic hazard
H-Statements
H317|H410
P-Statements
P261|P272|P273|P280
REACH Status
Registered
Drug Precursor Status
Non-precursor
Storage Class (GHS)
10
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry; away from oxidizers

Categories

Technical Document

Brief Overview
Gum Rosin Grade WW, or Water White Rosin, is a premium-quality resin derived from pine trees. The term "WW" signifies its water-white or pale yellow color, indicating a high level of purity. This grade is renowned for its clarity and transparency, making it a preferred choice in various industries.
Manufacturing Process
Gum Rosin is produced from the crude pine resin collected from pine trees. The resin is subjected to distillation and the distillation process is carried out in large copper stills. The volatile liquid terpene components would separate from the mixture as it vaporizes at a temperature between 100 to 160°C, leaving behind fluid rosin as the distillate. This fluid rosin is collected and purified by passing it through straining wadding. The condensate left behind is called turpentine oil.