Copal Gum | 9000-14-0

Cas No :

9000-14-0

Form :

Solid 

Molecular Weight :

302.0 G/Mol

Boiling Point :

350 °C

Melting Point :

90 °C

Flash Point :

180 °C

Solubility :

Practically Insoluble In Water; Soluble In Organic Solvents Such As Toluene, Xylene, Acetone, And Alcohols

Description :

Overview of Copal Gum

 

Copal Gum is a tree resin which ranges in colour between pale yellow and amber. It is widely used in the manufacture of perfumes, varnishes, incense and in traditional medicine. It's a semi-fossilised, resin made from a variety of species of tropical trees. It is essential to coatings, artistic materials, and cultural practices. It is typically used together with substances like Calcite Powder and Aluminum Fluoride in special formulations and industrial applications.

Chemical Composition: A complex mixture composed of terpenes and resin acids, as well as essential oils
Physical Form: Semi-solid to solid resin that has aroma characteristics
Functional Properties: Fantastic characteristics for film-forming, natural adhesive aromatic compounds

 


Applications of Copal Gum

 

Industrial & Coating Applications

 

* In the making of lacquers and varnishes.
* In the wood finishing process and also in protective coatings.
* It is used to act as a binding agent within paint formulations
* A component in printing adhesives, inks and printing

 

Cultural & Speciality Applications

 

* In the traditional rituals of incense and prayers
* It is used in the fragrance and perfume business
* It is used in natural aromatherapy and medicine.
* A component in the restoration and artistic material

 


Safety and Handling Guidelines

 

  • Make sure you wear protective glasses, as well as gloves and attire
  • Do not inhale smoke or dust if heated.
  • Only use in a space that's adequately ventilated
  • Store the containers in sealed storage far from sources of heat
  • Please ensure that you adhere to the MSDS guidelines as well as the established safety guidelines.

 


Where to Buy Copal Gum

 

Copal Gum Manufacturer

 

* ChemicalBull offers high-quality Copal gum
* Appropriate for the production of varnish as well as incense production. specific applications

 

Copal Gum Supplier & Distributor

 

Export-grade and bulk supply
* COA, TDS & MSDS available
* Dependable supply for industrial customers

 

 

Copal Gum MSDS

 

Includes information about hazards in handling, handling, storage as well as emergency safety precautions

 


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

  1. What is Copal Gum?

    Copal Gum is a naturally occurring tree resin, used for paints, incenses, perfumes as well as traditional uses.

  2. What exactly is Copal Gum utilized to do?

    It is used in the production of varnish and wood finishing. It is also used in fragrances, incense and also as a binding agent in a variety of formulations.

  3. What is the use of Copal Gum?

    Used in coatings for ceremonial ceremonies, perfume industry, as well as art substances.

  4. Where does Copal Gum come from?

    Obtained from various tropical trees, particularly from the Protium and Hymenaea species.

  5. How is Copal Gum different from amber?

    Copal is younger and softer than amber, typically ranging from recent to a few thousand years old, while amber is fully fossilised resin, millions of years old.