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Forchem TOR FOR90

Forchem TOR FOR90 is unmodified tall oil rosin (TOR) product with a higher content of abietic type rosin acids. FOR90 is an excellent base rosin to be upgraded for various end uses like printing ink binders and adhesive resins.

Chemical Family: Tall Oil Rosin

End Uses: Other Ink Types

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

Technical Data Sheet
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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. 170SCAN-T 11:72
Colour, Gardnermax.4,5ASTM D 6166-08
Free rosin acidsmin. 90%SCAN-T 14:78
Softening point, Mettler cup & ballmin. 68°CASTM D 6090-99
Acid value178SCAN-T 11:72
Colour, Gardner3,1ASTM D 6166-08
Colour, US Rosin standardsXBASTM D 509-98
Free fatty acids3,5%ASTM D 5974-00
Free rosin acids93%SCAN-T 14:78
Softening point, Mettler cup & ball72°CASTM D 6090-99
Unsaponifiables3%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.