Description

Gum Accroides is a natural resin obtained from various species of the *Xanthorrhoea* tree, primarily found in Australia. This versatile material is valued for its excellent film-forming, adhesive, and binding properties, making it a key component in specialized industrial formulations. It serves critical functions in sectors such as adhesives, coatings, inks, and pharmaceuticals, where consistent quality and reliable performance are paramount.

Application

• Adhesive Formulations: Used as a tackifier and binder in specialty adhesives, including pressure-sensitive types, label gums, and industrial sealants.
• Surface Coatings & Varnishes: Imparts hardness, gloss, and durability to protective coatings, lacquers, and wood varnishes.
• Printing Inks: Acts as a film-forming agent and gloss enhancer in various ink systems, improving print quality and substrate adhesion.
• Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Applications: Employed as a binding agent in tablet manufacturing and as a film former in cosmetic products like hair sprays and nail polishes.
• Paper Sizing & Coatings: Enhances surface strength, water resistance, and printability of paper and paperboard.
• Foundry & Metal Casting: Used in core binders and mold washes in foundry operations.
• Textile Finishing: Applied in finishes to provide stiffness, body, and water repellency to fabrics.
• Food Industry: Functions as a glazing agent and component in chewing gum bases (subject to appropriate purity grades and regulatory compliance).

Basic Information

Product Name	Gum Accroides
CAS No.	9000-20-8
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Natural Polymer/Resin)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable (Polydisperse Mixture)
Synonyms	Acaroid Resin; Accroides Gum; Botany Bay Gum; Grass Tree Gum; Red Gum; Yellow Gum; Xanthorrhoea Resin; Gum Accroides; Yacca Gum; Black Boy Gum; Kangaroo Gum; Australian Grass Tree Resin
EINECS	232-549-9

Quality Control

Our Gum Accroides is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a series of tests including color, solubility, acid value, softening point, and ash content. While available in technical and refined grades, we can supply material compliant with relevant specifications for food (FCC) or pharmaceutical (USP/NF) applications upon request. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at ambient temperatures (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and open flames. The material is generally stable under these conditions but may become brittle if exposed to extreme cold or soften if exposed to excessive heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish to reddish-brown translucent lumps or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Solubility	Soluble in alcohols, ketones, esters; partly soluble in hydrocarbons
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	65 - 95
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)	120 - 180
Softening Point (Ring & Ball, °C)	85 - 110
Ash Content (%)	≤ 2.0
Moisture Content (%)	≤ 3.0

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