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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A class of solid materials obtained from excretions from certain trees or shrubs. Sometimes incisions are made in the trees to encourage resin flow. Natural resins are aromatic hydrocarbons that are generally soluble in alcohol or turpentine and insoluble in water. They are clear to translucent thermoplastic resins with a yellow to brown color. Most break with a conchoidal fracture and burn with a sooty flame Resins are used as varnishes, adhesives, inks and additives in paint media. Common examples are: [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=rosin rosin], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=amber amber], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=copal copal], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dammar dammar], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=kauri resin kauri], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=balsam balsam], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=mastic resin mastic], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=sandarac sandarac].
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A class of solid materials obtained from excretions from certain trees or shrubs. Sometimes incisions are made in the trees to encourage resin flow. Natural resins are aromatic hydrocarbons that are generally soluble in alcohol or turpentine and insoluble in water. They are clear to translucent thermoplastic resins with a yellow to brown color. Most break with a conchoidal fracture and burn with a sooty flame Resins are used as varnishes, adhesives, inks and additives in paint media. Common examples are: [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=rosin rosin], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=amber amber], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=copal copal], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dammar dammar], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=kauri%20resin kauri], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=balsam balsam], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=mastic%20resin mastic], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=sandarac sandarac].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
resina natural (Esp.); rsine naturelle (Fr.); resina naturale (It)
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resina natural (Esp.); résine naturelle (Fr.); resina naturale (It)
  
 
== Other Properties ==
 
== Other Properties ==
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== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==
  
* Thomas Gregory, Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
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* Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
  
* ASTM, ASTM, "Standard Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products", Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 6, Paints, Related Coatings and Aromatics, ASTM, D16, 7-Jan, Jul-96
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* ASTM, "Standard Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products", Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 6, Paints, Related Coatings and Aromatics, ASTM, D16, 7-Jan, Jul-96
  
* Book and Paper Group, Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989
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* Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989
  
 
* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
 
* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
  
* John S. Mills, Raymond White, John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
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* John S. Mills, Raymond White, ''The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects'', Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
  
 
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
 
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

Revision as of 07:47, 24 July 2013

Description

A class of solid materials obtained from excretions from certain trees or shrubs. Sometimes incisions are made in the trees to encourage resin flow. Natural resins are aromatic hydrocarbons that are generally soluble in alcohol or turpentine and insoluble in water. They are clear to translucent thermoplastic resins with a yellow to brown color. Most break with a conchoidal fracture and burn with a sooty flame Resins are used as varnishes, adhesives, inks and additives in paint media. Common examples are: rosin, amber, copal, dammar, kauri, balsam, mastic, and sandarac.

Synonyms and Related Terms

resina natural (Esp.); résine naturelle (Fr.); resina naturale (It)

Other Properties

Many autofluoresce when aged.

May be soluble in alcohols, turpentine, carbon disulfide. Insoluble in water.

Additional Information

R. J. Gettens and G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966.

Comparisons

Properties of Natural Resins


Authority

  • Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
  • ASTM, "Standard Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products", Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 6, Paints, Related Coatings and Aromatics, ASTM, D16, 7-Jan, Jul-96
  • Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989
  • Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
  • John S. Mills, Raymond White, The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects, Butterworth Heineman, London, 2nd ed., 1994
  • The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

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