by Caleb Technical | Feb 11, 2021 | Batteries, Coatings, Electronics, inks, offset printing inks, Paint, polyamides, Resins
Polyamide resins are high molecular weight polymers with amide bonds along their chains. They occur naturally, in the form of wool and silk, or can be synthesized by a condensation reaction of monomers to form an amide linkage, also known as peptide bonds. Common...
by Caleb Technical | Dec 28, 2020 | Biomedical Engineering, Gum Rosin, Perfume, Personal Care, Pigments, Resins
Sometimes referred to as Colophony or Greek pitch, gum rosin is a solid resin at room temperature derived from pines and other conifer trees. The sap of the tree is tapped, heated to evaporate the volatile liquid terpene compounds, and then purified. Gum rosin can...
by Caleb Technical | Dec 28, 2020 | Biomedical Engineering, Cosmetics, Healthcare, OFET, Perfume, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Resins, Shellac, Uncategorized
Shellac is a natural resin made from the secretions of the lac beetle. It is primarily cultivated in India, where it is harvested from trees. It is a natural thermoplastic; a material that is soft and flows under pressure when heated but becomes rigid at room...
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