Hydrogenated resin

Hydrogral G5

Hydrogral G5 is a glycerol ester of partially hydrogenated rosin. It shows a low acid value and an excellent resistance to oxidation. It is specially recommended for the formulation of chewing gum base.

Applications

    • Chewing gum base
    • Adhesives
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Softening point, Mettler cup and ball, °C

83

Acid value, mg KOH/g

6

Gardner colour, 50 resin / 50 toluene

7

Dehydroabietic content, %

15

Abietic content, %

1

Density at 20°C, (g/cm3)

1 – 1.1

Organoleptic test

Valid

Soluble in aromatic, aliphatic and chlorinated solvents, in acetates, glycols, ketones and higher alcohols.

HANDLING & STORAGE

Sheltered and temperature controlled storage conditions (temperature <25°C). No stacking of pallets. Remove the plastic film protection after transport once in good storage conditions.

STABILITY

6 months in flaked form and 12 months in block form. As this product is sensible to gradual oxidation and to compaction, appropriate storage and a strict inventory control is to be followed (oldest material used first), especially during hot periods. Be aware that temperature, time and pressure is of influence on the re-massing phenomena.

PACKAGING

Block form in cardboard drums of 200 kg on pallets of 800 kg. Pastillated form in 25 kg paper bags on wrapped pallets of 1000 kg net weight.

CUSTOMS TARIFF

3806300000

CAS

65997-13-9

EINECS

266-042-9

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