Ester Gum
Ester Gum is a steam-stripped, glycerol ester of tall oil rosin. The process conditions of gum grade Ester Gum is tightly controlled to ensure a resin that meets the highest standards set forth by the Beverage industry for consistent good taste and low odor characteristics. Ester Gum has achieved the high quality once dominated by the gum grade resins made from wood rosin. This consistency and high quality is assured through a very special quality control screening.Ester Gum is available in both solid and pastille (bead) forms. We recommend, however, that shipment of the resin be taken in the solid form, rather than the beaded form. This would reduce the possibility of the resin being oxidized, which could ultimately affect the taste and odor characteristics.
Appliacation
- Used as a film-forming and gloss-enhancing agent in lipsticks, nail polishes, and hair sprays.
- Acts as a stabilizer and viscosity modifier in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
- Serves as a tackifier in adhesives and coating applications.
- Applied in chewing gum and food flavor emulsions to maintain uniform consistency.
- Used in industrial paints and varnishes for improved adhesion and shine.
Advantage
- Provides excellent film-forming and gloss properties.
- Improves adhesion and long-lasting effects in cosmetic applications.
- Compatible with oils, waxes, and other cosmetic ingredients.
- Offers good stability and resistance to oxidation.
- Versatile usage across cosmetic, food, and industrial products.
Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | Modified natural resin (rosin ester) used as a film-former, stabilizer, and tackifier. |
| Applications | Lipsticks, nail polish, hair sprays, adhesives, flavor emulsions, paints, and coatings. |
| Advantages | Excellent gloss, strong adhesion, oxidation-resistant, stable, and versatile. |
| Chemical Type | Esterified resin (rosin derivative) |
| Main Function / Use | Film-forming, stabilizing, and tackifying agent in cosmetic, food, and industrial formulations. |