ester gum

[′es·tər ‚gəm]

(organic chemistry)

A compound obtained by forming an ester of a natural resin with a polyhydric alcohol; used in varnishes, paints, and cellulosic lacquers. Also known as rosin ester.

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Concentrated emulsions were prepared using core material weighted on a 1-to-1 basis with ester gum.

Compare stability of different hydrocolloid emulsions

Compared with other commonly used weighting agents--notably ester gum and brominated vegetable oils-SAIB offers qualities others don't and gives formulators additional flexibility, Byrd says.

It doesn't give as high a degree of cloudiness as does ester gum, but it can be blended with ester gum to eliminate the off-tastes.

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2004 CoatingsTech resin suppliers guide

Resins offered: ester gums, maleic resins, phenolic resins, natural resins, disproportionated gum rosins

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Resins offered: bitmens, epoxy resins, ester gums, hydrocarbons resins, maleic resins, oleoresinous varnishes, rosin esters