Description

Calcium Abietate is the calcium salt of abietic acid, a principal resin acid derived from pine rosin. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its ability to modify rheological properties and enhance performance in various formulations. Key industrial users include manufacturers of paints, coatings, adhesives, and polymer stabilizers who require consistent, high-quality raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• As a rheology modifier and thickening agent in solvent-based paints, varnishes, and industrial coatings.
• Functioning as a dispersing agent and stabilizer in adhesive and sealant formulations to improve consistency and shelf life.
• Utilized in the production of metal soaps and driers for the paint and ink industries.
• Acting as a processing aid and lubricant in polymer and plastic compounding.
• Employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of other resin-derived chemicals and esters.
• Potential use in paper sizing and other specialty chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Abietate
CAS No.	13463-98-4
Molecular Formula	C40H58CaO4
Molecular Weight	642.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Resinate; Abietic Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium Abietate; Calcium Rosinate; Rosin Calcium Salt; Calcium Salt of Wood Rosin; Calcium Dihydrogen Abietate; Calcium Abietate (1:2)
EINECS	236-684-5

Quality Control

Our Calcium Abietate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to pale brown powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Calcium Abietate)	Min. 95.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 2.0%
Ash Content	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.