HROSIN – Honduran Gum Rosin (WG/WW)

HROSIN is colophony or gum derived from varieties of pine trees in Honduras. It is produced by heating fresh liquid resin to vaporize the volatile liquid components. It is semi-transparent and varies in color from dark yellow to light brown.
Main applications include adhesives, chewing gums, coatings, cosmetics, linoleum, paints, printing inks, resins, rubber, sizes, varnishes.

Honduran Gum Rosin General Specifications

Acid Number ( mg KOH/g ) – Specs	147-157
Acid number – Typical	152-157
Softening Point (ºC), R&B – Specs	66ºC - 72ºC
Softening Point (ºC), R&B – Typical	68ºC
Color Grade USDA	WG/WW
Color Gardner – 1:1	6/7
Total VOC (%) – Specs	Negligible
Unsaponifiables (%) - Specs	7-12
Unsaponifiables (%) - Typical	10
Refractive Index, 20ºC	1.540
Iron content	15 ppm
Toluene Insoluble	0.01% max
Ash Content	0.01% max

SPECIAL REMARK

• The standard characteristics of the gum rosin may vary due to its natural origin.
• Safety Data Sheet and Technical Data Sheet are available upon request.

APPLICATIONS

• Paper Size
• Adhesives
• Gum Rosin Derivatives
• Inks

FORM OF SUPPLY

1 pound, 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound in polyethylene bags. 55 Lbs (25 kg) in polypropylene bags.

The information in this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but since the conditions of use are beyond our control, no warranty is given or to be implied in respect of such information. We are, at all times, willing to study customer’s specific outlets involving our products in order to enable their most effective use.

Distributed in the U.S.A. by:

Rosin Factory(Division of Chemical Store Inc.)
1059 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011 •  U.S.A.
Tel: (973) 405-6249
E-Mail: rosin-factory@chemicalstore.com