Products
Gum Turpentine
The volatile fraction of pine resin — versatile and pure.
About the product
Gum Turpentine
Gum Turpentine is the volatile fraction of pine resin, a colourless liquid with a slight pine aroma.
It consists mainly of terpene hydrocarbons and has numerous applications.
In the laboratory we carry out various tests to characterise our product: relative density; optical rotation; acidity index; peroxide index; gas chromatography.
Packaging
- Packages of 180 kgApproved metal drums, with lacquered coating
- Packages of 860 kgApproved containers (IBCs)
- BulkTanker truck
Technical data
Product specifications
| Parameters | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | Colourless or slightly yellow |
| Optical Rotation (°) | [-35,5 – 28,5] |
| Relative Density (20°C) | [0,861 – 0,868] |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | [0,5 – 1,4] |
| α-pinene (%) | [69 – 81] |
| β-pinene (%) | [12 – 21] |
| Limonene (%) | [0 – 7] |
Applications
Where gum turpentine is used.
Paints
Pharmaceutical industry, Excipients
Varnishes
Fragrances & Aromas
Cleaning Products
Essential Oils