Gum Damar

Comprehensive Specifications of Gum Damar Grade ABX

Gum damar is a natural resin derived from damar trees, particularly from the Shorea or Agathis genus. Grade ABX is one of the most sought-after types due to its high quality. Here is a detailed explanation of Grade ABX:

1. Benefits of Gum Damar Grade ABX

Gum damar offers numerous benefits due to its unique physical and chemical properties:

a. Industrial Applications:

  1. Adhesives:
    • Used in the production of specialty glues, especially for transparent bonding.
  2. Paints and Varnishes:
    • Enhances gloss, flexibility, and durability of coatings.
    • Ideal for varnishes used on wooden furniture and musical instruments.
  3. Incense Production:
    • due to its mild aroma and ease of burning.
  4. Food Industry:
    • Acts as a natural coating for foods, especially candies and dried fruits, being safe and edible.
  5. Cosmetics:
    • Used in lipsticks, eyeliners, and other cosmetics as a binder or thickener.
  6. Pharmaceuticals:
    • Utilized as an additive in medicated plasters and capsules.
  7. Other Uses :
    • Commonly used in traditional arts as a coating for paintings or sculptures.
    • Natural Wrap

2. Technical Data Sheet Gum Damar ABX

  • Color: Light yellow to white
  • Form: Usually in the form of granules, or large to small lumps
  • Clarity: Transparent to semi-transparent.
  • Ash Content : 0.02%
  • Color 50% Solution: 3.0 Gardner
  • Acid Value: 25.72 mg KOH/g
  • Saponification Value: 44.0 mg KOH/g
  • Toluene Insoluble Matter: 0.16%
  • Loss on drying: 0.74%
  • Solubility in Petroleum Benzene: 79.43%
  • Softening point at 82.0 C
  • Bulk Density: 548.0 g/L
  • Moisture and Volatile Matter: 0,74%

3. Packaging Process for Gum Damar Grade ABX

To maintain its quality, gum damar is carefully packaged:

a. Standard Packaging:

  • Carton Box :
    • Used for long-distance shipping or better maintain product quality
Gum Damar
  • Sack Bag:
    • for delivery with standard quality
Gum Damar
  • Inner PE Plastic:
    • used on every cardboard box or sack bag packaging to protect the quality of the goods directly from inside the packaging

b. Packaging Sizes:

  • Typically packaged in 20 kg or 25 kg per carton/sack bag.

c. Labeling:

Each package is labeled with the following details:

  • Product Name: Gum Damar Grade ABX.
  • Origin: Indonesia
  • Net Weight.
  • Harvest Date: Ensures freshness.

Note : can adjust to customer needs

4. Storage and Transportation

  • Storage:
    • Store in a dry room
    • Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity.
  • Transportation:
    • Shipped in dry container

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