GUM ROSIN

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Chemical nature

Mixture

Applications

Rosin and modified forms (salts and esters) are used in making papers, varnishes, paints, adhesives, and some soaps. Modified products with fumaric and maleic acids (or anhydrydes) are used in manufacturing alkydes paper products paint dryers plasticiser in rubber waterproofing emulsified oils dressings for machine belting enamels used in ceramic manufacture roofing cement sealing wax linoleum oil cloth lutes ointments plasters veterinary medicines disinfecting compounds dry batteries and electrical insulation production of fungicides antislip agents for floors and shoes violin bows