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The Future of Gum Rosin
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...
The Future of Shellac
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...
The Future of MTBHQ
MTBHQ (Mono t-butyl hydroquinone) is a preservative and antioxidant used in various applications. Derived from hydtert-Butylhydroquinone, it is a synthetic organic phenol made by substituting one of the ring hydrogen's of hydroquinone with a tert-butyl group. It has a...
What is Glycerine
Glycerine, formally known as Glycerol, is a natural organic compound made from animal fat or extracted from plant oils, such as coconut or olive. It has a liquid texture which is transparent, colourless, and odourless. It is also a natural humectant which means it has...