Rosin, maleated, polymer with pentaerythritol

Synonyms

Gum rosin, maleic anhydride, pentaerythritol polymer; Maleated rosin pentaerythritol polymer; Pentaerythritol ester of maleic anhydride adduct of rosin; Pentaerythritol ester of rosin-maleic acid adduct; Pentaerythritol, rosin, maleic acid polymer; Rosin, maleic anhydride adduct, pentaerythritol ester; Rosin, maleic anhydride, pentaerythritol polymer; Rosin, maleic anhydride, pentaerythritol resin; Rosin-maleic anhydride reaction product, pentaerythritol ester; [ChemIDplus] PENTALYN FC; [Pinova MSDS]

Category

Rosin and Derivatives

Description

Amber solid or paste with an odor of rosin; [Pinova MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used in post-harvest coatings for fresh fruit, as gloss and adhesion promoter in flexographic printing ink vehicles, in water based inks, paper coatings, adhesives, wax emulsions, and water-reducible paints; [Pinova MSDS]

Comments

May cause mechanical irritation; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization; [Pinova MSDS] See "Tall-oil rosin."

Biomedical References

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Pulp and Paper Processing
• Working with Glues and Adhesives