Gum Damar
Gum Damar is a resin obtained from the tree family in India and East Asia, especially from the Shorea or Hopea clans (synonym Balanocarpus). Most of it is produced by tapping trees, but some is collected as fossils in the ground.
HS Code: 1301.90.20
Packing: PWS & DBB in cartons or WS in double plastic/PP Bags
Grade Quality: ABX, CDX
CAS Number: 9000-16-2
Quantity: 15-16 MT in a 20 ft container
Chemical & Physical Characteristics
| Specification | Standard ABX & CDX |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid resin White to pale yellow solid |
| Ash content | 0.02 % |
| Colour Gardner | Below 0.5 |
| Acid Number | 220 – 35 KOG/g |
| Loss in Drying | 0.7% |
| Insoluble Impurities | 0.005% |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water ; freely soluble in toluene |
| Melting Point | 65.00℃ to 105.00℃ |
Uses
Typically mixed with lacquers to produce gloss and provide adhesive properties, gum damar is used as raw mterials in industries of paint, ink, varnish, coating, cosmetics, etc. In food industry, it acts as a clouding or glazing agent.