Description

Pseudotsuga Menziesii (Balsam Oregon) Resin is a natural oleoresin derived from the bark of the Douglas fir tree, valued for its unique blend of terpenes and resin acids. This versatile natural product serves as a crucial raw material and processing aid across multiple industries due to its adhesive, protective, and modifying properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the adhesives, coatings, and fragrance sectors seeking sustainable, bio-based alternatives to synthetic resins.

Application

• Adhesive Formulations: Acts as a tackifier and modifier in hot-melt, pressure-sensitive, and construction adhesives.
• Coatings & Inks: Used as a film-forming agent and modifier to enhance gloss, hardness, and water resistance in varnishes and printing inks.
• Fragrance & Flavoring: Serves as a fixative and provides a characteristic woody, balsamic note in perfumery and aroma compounds.
• Rubber & Polymer Processing: Functions as a processing aid, softener, and tackifier in rubber compounding and polymer blends.
• Herbal & Traditional Preparations: Employed in certain traditional medicine and topical preparations for its purported properties.
• Sealants and Caulks: Improves adhesion and flexibility in various sealing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pseudotsuga Menziesii (Balsam Oregon) Resin
CAS No.	8050-89-3
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture (primarily diterpenoid resin acids and terpenes)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Douglas Fir Balsam; Oregon Balsam; Pseudotsuga Resin; Abies balsamea resin (related); Balsam Oregon; Fir Balsam Oleoresin; Colophony (related); Rosin (related); Turpentine (related); Pine Resin (related); Terebinthina Canadensis; Canada Balsam (related)
EINECS	232-475-7

Quality Control

Our Pseudotsuga Menziesii Resin is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. While typically supplied as a technical-grade natural product, quality is monitored through parameters such as acid value, softening point, color, and solubility. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot characteristics is available for all shipments to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere for long-term storage); minimize exposure to air and heat to prevent darkening and changes in viscosity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Viscous, translucent yellow to amber liquid/paste
Odor	Characteristic balsamic, pine-like
Acid Value	Contact for details
Saponification Value	Contact for details
Softening Point (Ring & Ball)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in most organic solvents; insoluble in water
Specific Gravity	Contact for details

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