Gum Copal is a natural resin found mainly in Sulawesi and Java. Soluble in alcohol, its quality is judged and determined primarily by its hardness, lump size, degree of purity, and color.
HS Code: 1301.90.21
Packing: In isotank or in second hand
Grade Quality: PWS, DBB, WS, and Dust
CAS Number: 9000-14-0
Quantity: 15-16 MT in a 20 ft container
Chemical & Physical Characteristics
Specification
PWS
WS
DBB
Appearance
Whitish Yellow
Blackish Yellow
Yellow
Nodule Size
0.5 cm up
0.5 cm up
0.5 cm up
Dust %
5 % Max
10 % Max
10 % Max
Solubility
Soluble
Poor Soluble
Poor Soluble
Ash Content
1% Max
3% Max
3% Max
Acid Value
80-100 mg KOH/g
70-100 mg KOH/g
60-100mg KOH/g
Loss in drying
1% Max
1% Max
1% Max
Purity
99-100
~60
90-95
Uses
Ingredients of lacquer, varnish, paint, dental fillings, paper coating, linoleum, adhesive, and similar products.