
Gum Turpentine Oil - Portugal
- IUPAC Name
- turpentine oil (Pinus spp.)
- Molecular Formula
- C10H16 (mainly α-pinene)
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Gum turpentine oil; Spirits of turpentine; Wood turpentine
- Purity / Assay (%)
- 80% min total terpenes
- Grade / Quality Level
- Technical Grade
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Categories
Technical Document
About Gum Copal
Gum turpentine oil is a natural liquid derived from the distillation of resin or gum obtained from pine trees, primarily of the genus Pinus. The composition of this oil is intricate, featuring a variety of terpenes, including pinene, camphene, and limonene, among others
Manufacturing Process
Turpentine oil is produced from Pine Tree. The resins are collected, and then it is sent to a factory where it is melted. Further distillation and condensation yield turpentine oil.
Pine Tree -> Sap Collection -> Fresh resins -> Steam boiler to melt resins -> Distillation of resin -> Condensation of volatile compounds -> Turpentine Oil
