by Caleb Technical | Nov 16, 2020 | Biomedical Engineering, Gum Rosin, 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 | Nov 13, 2020 | Biomedical Engineering, OFET, Perfume, Personal Care, Resins, 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...
by Caleb Technical | Nov 6, 2020 | Biodiesel, Chemicals and Additives, Cosmetics, MTBHQ, Perfume, Personal Care, Renewables
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...
by Caleb Technical | Oct 25, 2020 | Chemicals and Additives, Cosmetics, Glycerine, Healthcare, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals
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...
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