Difference between pages "Cascalote" and "Casco glue"

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[[File:image6_cascalote.jpg|thumb|Cascalote tree in bloom]]
 
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
The tannin-rich pods from the ''Caesalpinia cacolacoa'' tree native to the Mexico. The 3-inch long pods contain a high percentage of water-soluble, [[pyrogallol tannin]]. Cascalote is the standard tanning material of Mexico. It produces a light colored leather that is plump and soft. When fermented, cascalote develops a deep red color that is used to dye for leather. It is similar to [[divi-divi]], [[algarobilla]], and [[tara]].  
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A trademark for a series of adhesives and binders.  First marketed in 1932 by Borden, Casco (TM) glue was a white aqueous emulsion of casein. It was used as a wall sealant, wallpaper adhesive and a base for calcimine paint. Currently, there are a wide variety formulations for Casco (TM) glues, including rubber, polyvinyl acetate, casein, and hot-melts.
  
See also [[vegetable tannin|vegetable tannins]].
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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Casco glue
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
cascalote (Esp.)
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* Soluble in water.
  
 
==Resources and Citations==
 
==Resources and Citations==
  
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 27
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* Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
  
  
  
 
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Revision as of 15:41, 20 May 2022

Description

A trademark for a series of adhesives and binders. First marketed in 1932 by Borden, Casco (TM) glue was a white aqueous emulsion of casein. It was used as a wall sealant, wallpaper adhesive and a base for calcimine paint. Currently, there are a wide variety formulations for Casco (TM) glues, including rubber, polyvinyl acetate, casein, and hot-melts.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Casco glue

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Soluble in water.

Resources and Citations

  • Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942

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