What is Gum Turpentine and what is it used for?
Gum Turpentine is the volatile essential oil obtained by steam-distilling pine oleoresin, composed mainly of terpene hydrocarbons, used as a solvent and as feedstock for terpene derivatives.
What are the main industrial applications of Gum Turpentine?
Gum Turpentine is used as a solvent in paints and varnishes, and as a raw material for producing pinene, camphene, terpineol and other terpene chemicals.
How is Gum Turpentine obtained from pine trees?
Gum Turpentine is obtained by tapping pine trees for oleoresin, which is then steam-distilled to separate the volatile turpentine oil from the solid rosin residue.
What is the difference between Gum Turpentine and Gum Rosin?
Gum Turpentine is the volatile oil fraction of pine oleoresin, while Gum Rosin is the solid resin residue left behind after the turpentine is distilled off.
What terpenes are present in Gum Turpentine?
Gum Turpentine is primarily composed of alpha and beta pinene, along with smaller amounts of camphene, delta-3 carene and other monoterpenes, in proportions that vary by pine species and region.
Which industries use Gum Turpentine as a raw material?
The paint and coatings, solvent, and terpene chemical manufacturing industries use Gum Turpentine as a raw material.
What are the key quality parameters of Gum Turpentine?
Pinene content, specific gravity, refractive index, and odor purity are key quality parameters of Gum Turpentine.
How is Gum Turpentine processed into terpene derivatives?
Gum Turpentine is fractionally distilled to isolate individual terpenes such as alpha pinene and beta pinene, which are then further processed into derivatives like terpineol and camphor.
How should Gum Turpentine be stored and handled?
Gum Turpentine should be stored in sealed metal or approved containers away from heat, flame and oxidizers, as it is flammable and prone to oxidative gumming on air exposure.
What should buyers consider when sourcing Gum Turpentine?
Buyers should consider pinene content specifications, consistency of supply, and proper flammable-goods handling and shipping documentation when sourcing Gum Turpentine.
Who supplies Gum Turpentine in India?
Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based pine-chemicals manufacturer operating since 1971.
Where can I buy Gum Turpentine in bulk?
Contact Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd. at info@himalayaterpene.com or +91-22-35397805 to request a bulk quote.
