Gum Copal

About Gum Copal

Gum Copal is the mature form of natural resin of forest trees. The gum copal from Indonesia is a natural resinous material of the Bur sera bipinnate plant. Gum Copal is a very environmentally friendly and high quality natural resin which is soluble in ethanol. Due to common impurities and differences in regions, gum copal ranges in color from black to yellow to white. It is characterized by its hardness and relatively high melting point. It also has a mint and turpentine odor.  

Manufacturing Process

Gum Copal is collected by tapping the living forest tree. The gum copal is stored in the bark and the most common way to extract the resin is by cutting the bark and letting the resin flow out. The collected resin is filtered and cleaned to remove the impurities. There are different varieties of gum copal depending on the factors such as geographic, environmental, and the process by which it is collected i.e. the type of tapping used. Gum Copal which is pale, clean, and has good solubility in alcohol, is considered to be the best quality. For example, the high-quality resin Prime White Soft (PWS) is high in alcohol solubility, light yellow, and low in grime.

For businesses looking for high-quality resin, finding a reliable Gum Copal Distributor and trusted Gum Copal Suppliers is essential to ensure the best products for various industrial applications.

Fragrance Agent

Gum Copal resin is used in the incense industry as it has a clean, light, fruity, or citrus smell. It is believed that this resin incense is used for clearing and clarifying the mind, and for removing negative energies as it holds the influence of protection and purification.

Paint and Coating Industry

It is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer for the production of color, paints, printing inks, and aromatic emulsions. Gum Copal is used in enamel paints as these paints are used for coating surfaces of outdoor or surfaces with variation in temperature and gum copal has excellent weather resistance ability. It is also used as a raw material for varnish. Gum copal produces glossy films and has good weather protection property. It is also used as a pigment binder in varnishes since it has excellent binding properties. Its properties such as water resistance ability, solubility in alcohol, glossy nature, and binding abilities have increased its usage and made it one of the important and easily available sources of raw materials for the production of perfumes, paints, adhesives, and varnishes. For businesses, finding reliable Gum Copal suppliers and a reputable Gum Copal distributor is essential for maintaining the quality of these products.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Gum Copal is also used as medicine for several ailments such as in the treatment of burns, headache, nosebleed, fever, stomach ache, and in the preparation of dental products and as a remedy for loose teeth and dysentery. Gum Copal, like other natural materials, is also used in the field of drug delivery as they are readily available, cost-effective, potentially degradable, eco-friendly, and they are compatible.