Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 68648-53-3
- EC No.
- 271-996-4
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Properties
- Staybelite Ester 5 resin is a pale, thermoplastic rosin with excellent resistance to oxidation and discoloration. Its principal use is in chewing gum bases where it imparts masticatory properties in combination with polymers and other ingredients.
- The oxidation resistance of Staybelite Ester 5 resin helps finished chewing gums retain chewability, consistency, and flavor throughout their shelf lives.
- Benefits
- Low taste and odor
- Resistant to aging effects
- Pale color
- Low acid number
- Inherent tackiness
- Emulsifiable
- Wide solubility and compatibility range
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Softener and plasticizer in chewing gum base for premium gums
- Component of cosmetics, depilatory waxes and other personal care products
- Tackifier resin in adhesives where low odor is desired
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Softening point, Pinova drop method | 79 - 88 | °C | — |
| Softening point, Pinova drop method | 82 | °C | — |
| Color, USDA rosin scale | N | — | — |
| Color, USDA rosin scale | WW | — | — |
| Acid Number | 3 - 10 | — | — |
| Acid Number | 5 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Regulatory/Classifications
- US DOT - Not Regulated
- US FDA - 21 CFR 172.515 - 21 CFR 176.210
- 21 CFR 172.615 - 21 CFR 177.1200
- 21 CFR 175.105 - 21 CFR 177.1210
- 21 CFR 175.125 - 21 CFR 177.1400
- 21 CFR 175.300 - 21 CFR 177.2600
- 21 CFR 175.320 - 21 CFR 178.3120
- 21 CFR 175.390 - 21 CFR 178.3800
- 21 CFR 176.170 - 21 CFR 178.3850
- 21 CFR 176.180 - 21 CFR 178.3870
- 21 CFR 176.200 - 21 CFR 73.1 (b)
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- Package - Bag, multiwall, kraft, Bulk, tank truck
- Form - Pastilles, Molten
- Net weight - 50 lbs, 22.68 kg, Varies