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PT. NASCO GLYCEROL ESTER OF GUM ROSIN 85

PT. NASCO GLYCEROL ESTER OF GUM ROSIN 85 is a pale thermoplastic resin made of gum rosin and glycerol / glycerine. It is perfectly soluble in various types of polymers. It exhibits excellent adhesiveness, as a result of which it is widely used to manufacture various adhesives, and primarily as a tackifier in hot melt adhesives (HMA). It has little odor and is light in color.

Chemical Family: Esters, Rosins

Functions: Binder & Resin, Tackifier

Labeling Claims: Plant-Based

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Natural Rubbers (NR), Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS), Styrene Isoprene Styrene (SIS), Synthetic Rubbers

Synonyms: Glycerol ester of disproportionated rosin, Glycerol ester of wood rosin

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Chemical Name
    CASE Ingredients Functions
    Country of Origin
    Sumatra, Indonesia
    FEMA
    4226
    CAS No.
    8050-31-5
    EC No.
    232-482-5
    Technologies
    Botanical name

    Pinus merkusii (Sumatran pine)

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    CASE Ingredients Features
    Features
    • It is easily dissolved in many types of solvents such as petroleum hydrocarbons, aromatics, esters, ketones, gasoline, benzene, acetic ether, acetone, turpentine, and so on.
    • It can be used with polymers such as NR, CR, SBR, EVA, SIS, SBS, etc. and low molecular weight polyethylene, paraffin, and microcrystalline waxes.
    • It cannot be dissolved in water and in alcohol.

    Applications & Uses

    Adhesive & Sealant Type

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Color (50% Toluene Solution)
    max. 5
    Olfactive Description
    Weak, close to being neutral
    Appearance
    Light, solid
    Solubility
    With toluene 1:1
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Acid Value1900-01-09mgKOH/g
    Softening Point (R&B)83-87°C

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging

    Packing: In pellets / granules form.

    Packing Size: Packed in 25 kg/bag Inter-texture Kraft paper bags.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage

    In a cool & dry place protected from direct light/heat.