Glyceryl Rosinate (Food)

Glyceryl Rosinate, also called Glycerol Ester of Gum Rosin (GEGR) or Ester Gum, is anoil-soluble food additive. Its high density helps keep oils in suspension in water and this property is the reason why it is often used as a beverage stabilizer. It iswidely used as a base in the production of chewing-gum. It also serves as analternative to brominated vegetable oil in citrus oil flavored soft drinks. In some cases both ingredients are used together. (Approved by FDA 172.735, Regulation (EU) No 231/2012)

Substance Identification

Synonyms Ester Gum | Glycerol Ester of Gum Rosin | GEGR
CAS 8050-31-5
EINECS 232-482-5
FEMA N/A
HS.CODE 38069000
Molecular Formula N/A
Moleclar Weight N/A

Application & Uses

  • as anti-oxidant and softening with good tase in the production of SBR or polyvinyl acetate based chewing-gum and bubble gum. (Approved by FDA 172.615)
  • as emulsification stabilizer in soft drink
  • as tackifier in depilatory and Cosmetic industry
  • applied on coated urea fertilizer for tobacco
  • as a thixotropic agent of pesticide dispersion

Features & Benefits

  • Its high density helps keep oils in suspension in water and this property is why it is often used as a beverage stabilizer.
  • It also serves as an alternative to brominated vegetable oil in citrus oil flavored soft drinks.
  • Totally soluble in aromatic, aliphatic and chlorinated solvents, Not soluble in alcohols, ketones (except butanol and MEK)

Sales Specification

ITEM VALUE TEST METHOD & UNIT
Colour 7 to 8 @Gardner
Softening Point 82 to 90 @R&B, °C
Heavy metals 20 max @PB, mg/kg
Acid Value 3 to 8 mgKOH/g
Arsenic 2 max mg/kg
Ash 0.1 max %
Solubility Clear with Benzene 1:1
ITEM VALUE TEST METHOD & UNIT
Colour 3 to 4 @Fe-Co Scale
Softening Point 82 to 90 @R&B, °C
Heavy metals n/a @PB, mg/kg
Acid Value 3 to 9 mgKOH/g
Arsenic n/a mg/kg
Ash n/a %
Solubility Clear with Benzene 1:1
Specific Gravity 1.06 to 1.09 @25 °C

Package

  • Fiber Drum is made to orders
  • Inner Aluminum Foil Vacuum complex bag, 25kg net each
  • Paper-plastic compound Bag, 25kg net each, 640 bags (16000kg, 20 pallets per 20'FCL)
  • Paper Carton, 25kg net each, 780 cartons (19500kg, 20 pallets per 20'FCL)
  • Woven Bag, 500kg net each

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GHS Hazard Statements

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Storage

  • avoid contact with light
  • keep separated from incompatible substances
  • store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards
  • store in a cool, dry place
  • store in a tightly closed container

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