Pontianak copal

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Description

A natural Copal resin obtained from the Agathis trees in Borneo. The hard, smelly resin is used in varnishes and adhesives.

Synonyms and Related Terms

copal Pontiac (Esp.); old bold Pontianak

Other Properties

Soluble in oils and hydrocarbons. Most copals fluoresce white in short-wave UV light.

Hazards and Safety

Combustible, burning with a bright flame, dense smoke, and strong smell.

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 629
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

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