Gum Benzoin
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Botanical name : Styrax Benzoin
H.S No : 1301.90.9000
Gum Benzoin Sumatra is a balsamic resin, obtained from Styrax tree species. The color varies from greyish brown to brownish or orangish yellow. Sumatra Benzoin fine quality has a strong storax-like odour, quite distinct from the vanilla odour of the Siamese variety, since it contains cinnamic acid.
Usage :
Gum Benzoin is used in the industry of incense, perfumery, pharmacy, cosmetics, foods and cigarette.
Qualities :
Sumatra Benzoin Almonds, A, B, AB, 2 mm, 5 mm, BX, CX, DX and Dust grades.
Packing :
In wooden case @ 25 / 50 kg nett
Specifications :
| Product | Gum Benzoin Sumatra Almonds |
| Physical Specification : | |
| Appearance | Dull reddish or greyish-brown colour |
| Nodule Size | 5 mm up |
| Dust % | 5% Max. |
| Chemical Specification : | |
| Ash Content | 1% Max. |
| Melting Point | 60-100 OC |
| Colour Gardner | 1 Max |
| Sap Value | 175-200 |
| Acid Value | 100-150 |
| Loss on Drying | 3% Max |
| Impurities | 1% Max |
| Specific Gravity | 2 Max |