Gum Rosin

Gum rosin is a natural resin obtained from pine trees, primarily pine species such as Pinus taeda and Pinus elliottii. It is harvested by tapping living pine trees to collect the sticky resin that oozes out. Gum rosin is composed mainly of abietic acid and related resin acids. It is commonly used as a raw material in a wide range of industries, including adhesives, coatings, inks, rubber, and paper manufacturing.