| Product Description: Akrochem Gum Rosin is a 75°C softening point, low molecular weight rosin gum produced from natural, renewable resources. This rosin’s distinctive feature is that it contains acid functionality (-COOH), making it compatible in a wide range of elastomers. This rosin is appropriate for use in rubber products, sealants, coatings, adhesives and printing inks. Applications: Gum Rosin is utilized in rubber products as a low-cost tackifier and softener in hoses, belts, footwear, flooring and molded goods, etc. This rosin aids in processing of a wide range of elastomers compounds by increasing green tack, rate of incorporation of fillers, stock flow and improves knitting. Gum Rosin is recommended for light colored stocks and typical loading range is 10 – 25 phr. Gum Rosin is FDA acceptable under CFR 21 section 175.105 (Adhesives) and 177.2600 (Rubber Articles Intended for Repeated Use). Information provided by Akrochem Corporation |
