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Hercolyn DW

Hercolyn DW methyl ester of hydrogenated wood rosin is a light amber liquid, resinous tackifier and plasticizer.

Key properties

Hercolyn DW is sourced from wood rosin, which is extracted from pinewood and solvent refined exclusively by Pinova Inc. in Brunswick, Georgia, USA, and then further stabilized by hydrogenation. The rosin refining and a special steam purification treatment assures consistent mild odor.

Hercolyn DW resin is used extensively in fragrance compounds, where it functions as a fixative, carrier, and compatibilizer, and in the formulation of chewing gum base.

It is also used as a resinous plasticizer or tackifier in finished products such as lacquers, inks, adhesives, floor tiles, artificial leather, and antifouling
paints.

Olfactory families

  • Carrier and fixative in fragrance compounds
  • Component in chewing gum base, to adjust hardness, plasticity, and chew characteristics
  • Component in cosmetics, depilatory waxes, and other personal care products
  • Resin component in adhesives, inks, floor tile, vinyl plastics, rubber compositions, and related applications
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  • High refractive index
  • Low odor
  • High boiling point
  • Low vapor pressure
  • Resistant to oxidation
  • Excellent pigment wetting properties
  • Wide solubility and compatibility range
  • Allergen-tested**
  • Broad regulatory clearances

Acid number

4-8

Viscosity at 25°C, Gardner­Holdt

Z-Z4

Appearance

EFFM

Color, Gardner neat, maximum

6

Color, Gardner neat

2

Saponification number, mg KOH/g

155

Flash point, Setaflash CC, °F (°C)

388 (198)

Boiling point, 760 mm mercury, °C

360-364

Refractive index at 20°C

1,52

Density at 25 °C, lb/gal (kg/l)

8.5 (1,02)

Package

Drum, 55­gallon, steel

Bulk, tank truck

Form

Liquid

Liquid

Net weight

450 lbs, 204.12 kg

Varies

CAS

8050-15-5

US DOT

Not regulated

US

21 CFR 172.515

21 CFR 176.210

FDA

21 CFR 172.615
21 CFR 175.105
21 CFR 175.125
21 CFR 175.300
21 CFR 175.320
21 CFR 175.390
21 CFR 176.170
21 CFR 176.180
21 CFR 176.200

21 CFR 177.1200
21 CFR 177.1210
21 CFR 177.1400
21 CFR 177.2600
21 CFR 178.3120
21 CFR 178.3800
21 CFR 178.3850
21 CFR 178.3870
21 CFR 73.1 (b)