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Forchem TOR FOR85

Forchem TOR FOR85 is unmodified tall oil rosin (TOR) product with a just right content of abietic type rosin acids for various purposes. FOR85 is an excellent base rosin to be upgraded for various end uses like paper sizes, printing ink binders, rubber production and adhesive resins.

Chemical Family: Tall Oil Rosin

End Uses: Other Ink Types

Synonyms: Gum rosin, Liquid rosin, Wood rosin, Yellow resin

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
CN-code
38061090
CAS No.
8050-09-7
EC No.
232-475-7
Technologies

Applications & Uses

Ink & Toner Type

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid valuemin. 168SCAN-T 11:72
Colour, Gardnermax. 5.0ASTM D 6166-08
Free rosin acidsmin. 87%SCAN-T 14:78
Softening point, Mettler cup & ballmin. 61°CASTM D 6090-99
Acid value176SCAN-T 11:72
Colour, Gardner3,3ASTM D 6166-08
Colour, US Rosin standardsXAASTM D 509-98
Free fatty acids4%ASTM D 5974-00
Free rosin acids91%SCAN-T 14:78
Softening point, Mettler cup & ball63°CASTM D 6090-99
Unsaponifiables4%SCAN-T 13:74

Packaging & Availability

Delivery Form
  • Preferably bulk molten form (hot liquid) in road tanker orISO-container.

Storage & Handling

Product Handling
  • Melting of solid rosin requires temperatures above 150°C in order to avoid crystallization. For storing of liquid rosin thermal insulated tanks and equipment to maintain temperature between recommended 150 and 200°C are necessary.