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E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used as a component in some chewing gums to provide an optimal texture.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used as an emulsifier and weighting agent in flavored beverages.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins can be used as a chewing gum base component and an emulsifier or stabilizer/density adjustment agent for flavouring oils in beverages.
CAS Number: 8050-31-5
EC Number: 232-482-5
Molecular Formula: Complex mixture, no single exact formula
Approximate Molecular Weight: Variable mixture, generally 900–1500 g/mol
SYNONYMS:
Glycerol ester of rosin, Glyceryl abietate, Ester gum, Resin acids and rosin acids, esters with glycerol, Ester gum, INS, 445(iii), glyceryl ester of wood rosin, pinova ester gum, pinova ester gum 8BG, pinova ester gum 8BG-HS, rosin wood glycerol ester, rosin, wood, glycerol ester, wood rosin glycerol ester
In the food industry, it is labeled with the number E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins in the European list of food additives with a thickening effect.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are commonly found in beverages, particularly citrus-flavored soft drinks, where it helps distribute the flavor evenly throughout the drink.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are oil-soluble food additives commonly used as emulsifiers and stabilisers in various food products.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are derived from the esterification of wood rosin with glycerol.
In brief, wood rosin – E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are a complex mixture of abietic acid derived from ancient pine strains (Palustris and Elliottii), esterified on edible glycerol.
Only the E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins is authorized for beverages in the European Union.
Addition of essential oils or terpenes (oil phase) to increase the density of the oil phase and help maintain a stable dispersion of the oil phase in the water phase.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are a food additive used in beverages and chewing gum.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins' preparation uses rosin wood from the Pinus palustris tree, subsequently processed through an esterification process.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are essentially obtained by combining glycerol with rosin (pine tree resin), which is a complex mixture of different substances.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins, glyceryl abietate, or Ester gum is a food additive used as an emulsifier and stabiliser, to keep oils in suspension in water.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins arebtained by solvent extraction using mostly methanol of pure stump wood (wood resin).
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are an oil-soluble food additive also known as glyceryl abeitate or ester gum.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are most commonly used to keep oils in suspension in water.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are the general name of various rosins esterified with glycerol, e.g. glycerol ester of gum rosin, glycerol ester of tall oil rosin, glycerol ester of partially hydrogenated gum or wood rosin and so on.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are all approved safe by the FDA as a food additive.
Sometimes, its name may be shortened as E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins in the ingredient list.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are food additive with thickening, emulsifying, stabilizing, adjuvant and flavoring role.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are also the basic material for chewing gum.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used in the surface treatment of fresh fruits and vegetables and in non-alcoholic flavored energy drinks and in cloudy flavored alcoholic beverages, with an alcohol content lower than 15%.
Beverages that contain E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are not recommended for children.
Until 2002 E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins was not allowed in Romania, being introduced as a result of the alignment with European legislation.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins is an approved food additive known as E445, used as an emulsifier and weighting agent in flavored beverages.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are the food additive designation for E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins (GEWR).
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are a semi-synthetic substance produced by esterifying purified wood rosin -- derived from pine trees -- with glycerol.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are approved in the European Union and in several other countries worldwide, where it is primarily used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and weighting agent in beverages and chewing gum base.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins (GEWR), also known as glyceryl abietate, gum rosin, or ester gum, is an oil-soluble food additive (E number E445).
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins generally appear as pale amber to light yellow solid resins with a glossy appearance.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents and oils.
To make E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins, refined wood rosin (for example, from solvent extraction of aged pine stumps) is reacted with glycerin to produce the glycerol ester.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins, known as E445, are complex resinous substances produced by esterifying refined wood rosin with glycerol.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are obtained mainly from pine trees and consist primarily of resin acids such as abietic acid and related diterpene acids.
Through esterification with glycerol, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins become more stable, less acidic, and more suitable for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.
Chemically E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are mixtures of esters of di- and triglycerol with resin acids from wood (pine) resins.
Industrially, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are obtained by extracting it from old pine logs using solvents, followed by solvent refining.
There are also substances derived from resin gum, an exudate of green pine trees, and substances derived from liquid resin, a by-product of the sulphate paper process.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are a complex mixture of tri- and diglycerol esters of resin acids from rosin extracted from wood.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are obtained by solvent extraction of aged pine logs followed by a liquid-liquid solvent refining process.
Excluded from this specification are substances derived from rosin gum, from the exudate of green pine trees and substances derived from rosin in tall oil, a by-product of the pulp processing for kraft paper.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are a food additive derived from purified wood rosin, usually from pine trees, and esterified with glycerol.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA within specified usage limits.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are known as glycerol esters of wood rosin and is primarily used in the food industry as an emulsifier and stabilizer.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins' main function is to help liquids that normally do not mix form a stable and homogeneous mixture.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins has a conditionally natural origin: its raw material is wood rosin obtained from coniferous trees (mainly from pine, Pinus palustris).
However, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are obtained through additional industrial processing.
In other words, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins do not occur in nature in a ready-made form, but the additive is based on natural components.
The history of using E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins dates back to the 20th century, when beverage manufacturers faced the problem of separation of flavored liquids.
The search for a stable solution led to the idea of combining purified wood rosin with glycerol, resulting in the creation of additive E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins does not have a single strict chemical formula, as it is a mixture of esters of resin acids and glycerol.
From a physical standpoint, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are a viscous, resin-like substance of light yellow or amber color.
The main properties of E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins include insolubility in water, good compatibility with oils, and stability during storage and heating.
These characteristics make E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins valuable for the food industry.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are produced in a relatively simple way: purified wood rosin is treated with glycerol under controlled conditions.
In simple terms, the production of emulsifier E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are a method of “softening” natural rosin and making it suitable for use in food products.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins (GEWR), also known as ester gum, commonly used as a weighting agent or an alternative to brominated vegetable oil in citrus-flavored beverages, also functions as a softener in chewing gum.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are a complex ingredient mainly made of tri- and diglycerol esters of resin acids from wood rosin, and may also contain a small fraction of glycerol monoesters, free resin acids and neutrals (non-acidic compounds).
A solid resin extracted from aged pine stumps, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins can be refined by removing volatile terpene fractions and impurities before the esterification with glycerol.
USES and APPLICATIONS of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
Food Additive - E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins work as a stabilizer in non-alcoholic beverages, especially carbonated drinks.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins help stabilize orange oil in citrus-based beverages, maintaining a uniform suspension.
Chewing Gum - E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used as a component in some chewing gums to provide an optimal texture.
Paint Industry - E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used as a binder in some paint formulations.
Adhesives - E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used in some adhesives because of its ability to provide adhesion.
Emulsifier and stabilizer: E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used primarily in beverages to maintain flavor oil suspension.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used for flavoured emulsion carbonated drinks
In fact, E445 wood rosin is soluble.
That’s why wood rosin-E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used as a density adjuster, weighting agent and clouding agent in high-viscosity juices made from concentrate.
Used as a protective coating agent for citrus fruits, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins reduce moisture with the resulting weight loss.
In fact, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins delay fruit ageing and improves its appearance by increasing the shine of the rind.
Uses: An emulsifier and stabiliser E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins, is used in the soft drinks industry and mostly in Fanta flavoured drinks.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins acts as a stabilizer and thickening agent in foods and beverages, allowing for stable products and consistent textures.
Foods and beverages that contain E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins include fruit and citrus flavored sodas, lemonades, vitamin-enhanced waters, sports drinks, chewing gum, fruit coatings and confectionary inks.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used as an emulsifier and weighting agent in flavored beverages.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins can be used as a chewing gum base component and an emulsifier or stabilizer/density adjustment agent for flavouring oils in beverages.
Brominated vegetable oil replacement: E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins can be a substitute for brominated vegetable oil, which is used to improve the stability of certain drinks by preventing other ingredients from separating.
As an emulsifier E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins acts to form and stabilise emulsions by lowering the surface tension between the two immiscible phases.
In flavoured beverages, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins acts to prevent the deposition of particles in suspension, and thus the separation of the phases.
In fruit juices E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins simulate a higher fruit content (accentuates fruit flavour).
Due to its weak antiseptic action, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used in the surface treatment of citrus fruits.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are widely used in the food industry as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and weighting agents in flavored beverages.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are especially important in citrus soft drinks and fruit-flavored beverages where they help keep essential oils uniformly dispersed throughout the liquid.
Without stabilizers such as E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins, flavor oils may separate and rise to the surface during storage.
Because of their adhesive, film-forming, and stabilizing properties, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are also widely used in coatings, adhesives, chewing gum bases, inks, varnishes, and other industrial products.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are also used in chewing gum formulations where it contributes elasticity, chew texture, and gum base stability.
In confectionery applications, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins may function as a glazing or coating aid.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used in foods, beverages, and cosmetics to keep oils in suspension in water, and their name may be shortened in the ingredient list as glycerol ester of rosin.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are also used as an ingredient in the production of chewing gum and ice cream.
In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins may be used in coating systems, encapsulation technologies, controlled-release systems, and specialty formulations because of their film-forming and hydrophobic properties.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are an alternative to brominated vegetable oil in citrus oil-flavored soft drinks.
In some cases, both ingredients are used together.
In cosmetics and personal care products, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins may be used in film-forming formulations, wax systems, lip products, hair products, and specialty cosmetic coatings.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins contribute gloss, adhesion, consistency, and water resistance.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are widely used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, weighting agent, and texture modifier, especially in citrus-flavored beverages and oil-containing emulsions.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins help maintain uniform dispersion of flavoring oils in beverages and prevent separation during storage.
Industrial applications of E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are extremely important.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are widely used in: Adhesives, Varnishes, Printing inks, Paints and coatings, Rubber compounding, Hot-melt adhesives, Paper coatings, Sealants, Polishes, Chewing gum base manufacturing.
Food additive E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins acts as a thickener, emulsifier, stabiliser, adjuvant and flavouring.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used mainly as an emulsifier or stabilizer in beverages containing citrus oils to ensure even distribution and prevent separation.
In the food industry, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used as a stabilizer and emulsifier that helps evenly distribute flavoring oils in liquid products and prevents their separation during storage.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are most commonly used in soft drinks, especially citrus-based beverages, flavored waters, energy drinks, and syrups.
A key feature of this stabilizer is that E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are effective in very small doses and does not affect the taste of the finished product.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins' tackifying and resin-modifying properties improve adhesion strength, coating performance, flexibility, and durability in many industrial formulations.
USE of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS IN FOOD PRODUCTS:
Flavored beverages and soft drinks: E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins prevent added essential oils (e.g., citrus oils) from floating to the surface and separating from the aqueous phase, helping beverages maintain a uniform, cloudy appearance.
Sports drinks and energy drinks: As an emulsifier, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins keep fat-soluble flavors and additives evenly suspended in the liquid.
Fruit nectars and fruit-flavored drinks: E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins improve the visual appearance and shelf stability of the product.
Chewing gum base: E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins can be used as a component of chewing gum base, contributing to its texture and chewing properties.
BENEFITS of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are not inherent to the human body and do not perform any nutritional or biological function.
At the same time, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are considered technologically safe: the additive does not accumulate in body tissues and has no known positive or negative effects when consumed within established intake limits.
The European Food Safety Authority states that E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins does not pose a health risk when used in permitted amounts.
COMPONENTS of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins consists of approx. 90% resin acids (mainly of abietic acid) and 10% neutrals (non-acidic compounds).
NATURAL SOURCE of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins can be either sourced from Pinus palustris (longleaf pine) and Pinus Elliottii (slash pine) stumps.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are different with gum rosin, which is an exudate of living pine trees, has a similar component with wood gum; also different with tall oil rosin, which is a by-product of kraft (paper) pulp processing.
PURPOSE IN PRODUCTS of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins serve several functions in food products:
• Emulsifier:
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins facilitate the mixing of oil and water phases in products like citrus-flavoured beverages, ensuring a uniform texture.
• Stabiliser:
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins maintain the consistency and texture of emulsions, preventing separation and enhancing product stability.
HOW IS E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS MADE?
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are produced by the esterification from wood rosin and glycerol.
There are two manufacturing processes for the purification of E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins, depending on the purpose of uses, purified by steam stripping when used in chewing gum, or purified by counter-current steam distillation if used in adjusting the density of citrus oils for beverages.
WHICH FOODS CONTAIN E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS OF WOOD ROSINS?
Food additive E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are used: as the base material for chewing gum, surface treatment of fresh fruit and vegetables, in non-alcoholic flavoured energy drinks, in flavoured cloudy alcoholic beverages containing less than 15% alcohol.
Drinks containing E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are not recommended for children, confectionery, including breath freshening drops.
BENEFITS of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
Effective beverage emulsion stabilizer
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins prevent flavor oil separation
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins improve emulsion stability
Good film-forming properties
Excellent adhesion characteristics
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins provide gloss and shine
Good thermal stability
Improved oxidation resistance
Low water solubility for moisture resistance
Compatible with many oils and resins
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins enhance texture in chewing gum
Useful as a tackifier in adhesives
Stable under normal storage conditions
Derived from renewable pine wood sources
Effective in low concentrations
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS OF WOOD ROSINS?
The final product, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins, contains approximately 90 % resin acids and 10 % neutral substances.
The resin acids are represented by a mixture of isomeric diterpenoid monocarboxylic acids.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins have the crude formula C20 H30 O2 .
CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are produced by reacting glycerol with purified wood rosin under controlled heating conditions.
Esterification reduces the natural acidity and instability of raw rosin while improving oxidation resistance, thermal stability, and compatibility with oils and polymers.
One of the most important characteristics of E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are its ability to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions, especially citrus oils in beverages.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins function as a weighting agent by increasing the density of flavor oils so they remain evenly suspended within beverages instead of floating to the surface.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins also demonstrates excellent tackiness, adhesion, and film-forming behavior.
These properties make E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins valuable in adhesives, chewing gum bases, coatings, and printing inks.
Because it is hydrophobic and resinous, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins provides moisture resistance and glossy surface properties in coating applications.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins also contribute flexibility and durability to film systems.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are chemically stable under normal storage conditions and demonstrates improved oxidation resistance compared with untreated rosin materials.
PROPERTIES of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
Appearance
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are a hard, yellow to pale amber-coloured solid with low odor and taste.
Acid number
3 to 9
Solubility
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are insoluble in water, oil-soluble and dissolved in acetone.
IS E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS OF WOOD ROSINS SAFE TO EAT?
Yes, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins' safety when used as a food additive has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), as well as other authorities.
MECHANISM OF ACTION AS EMULSIFIER AND WEIGHTING AGENT of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
Natural citrus-based flavoring oils (e.g., lemon oil or orange oil) have a lower density than water and would quickly rise to the surface of a beverage without a weighting agent.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins has a higher density than water and is blended with flavoring oils before they are incorporated into beverages.
This blending increases the overall density of the oil droplets, bringing E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins closer to the density of the surrounding liquid, so they remain uniformly distributed rather than separating.
This is known as the weighting effect.
At the same time, E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins gives the beverage a naturally appearing turbidity or cloudiness.
ORIGIN AND PRODUCTION of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
The raw material for E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins is rosin (also called colophony), a natural resin extracted from the wood of various pine species.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are purified and then chemically reacted with glycerol (a trihydric alcohol) in an esterification process.
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are a viscous, water-insoluble resin with a density slightly higher than that of water.
This physical property makes E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins particularly effective as a weighting and clouding agent in water-based beverages.
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins are manufactured through esterification of refined wood rosin with glycerol under elevated temperature conditions.
The resulting ester composition depends on E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins source, degree of esterification, purification level, and manufacturing conditions.
Commercial grades may differ in:
Softening point
Color
Acid value
Viscosity
Oxidation stability
Solubility characteristics
Purity level
Tackiness
The primary resin acid components involved in esterification include:
Abietic acid
Dehydroabietic acid
Pimaric acid
Neoabietic acid
E445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins belong to the broader family of rosin derivatives and ester gums used across food and industrial sectors.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
Appearance: Yellow solid
Melting point: 62–87 °C (144–189 °F; 335–360 K)
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Chemical Name: Glycerol Esters of Wood Rosins
Common Name: Ester Gum
Food Additive Number: E445
CAS Number: 8050-31-5
EC Number: 232-482-5
Molecular Formula: Complex mixture, no single exact formula
Main Structural Components: Glycerol esters of resin acids
Approximate Molecular Weight: Variable mixture, generally 900–1500 g/mol
Chemical Family: Rosin Ester
Appearance: Pale yellow to amber solid resin
Physical Form: Hard brittle resin or flakes
Odor: Mild resinous odor
Taste: Slight resinous taste
Color: Light yellow to amber
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Solubility in Organic Solvents: Soluble in alcohols, oils, hydrocarbons, acetone, and aromatic solvents
Melting Point: Approximately 80–95 °C depending on grade
Softening Point: Typically 85–100 °C
Density: Approximately 1.05–1.10 g/cm³
Acid Value: Low due to esterification
Viscosity: Variable depending on grade and temperature
Thermal Stability: Good thermal stability under normal processing conditions
Oxidation Stability: Improved compared with raw rosin
Film-Forming Ability: Excellent
Adhesion Properties: Strong adhesive characteristics
Emulsifying Ability: Effective oil stabilization properties
Water Resistance: Good water resistance
Gloss Properties: Produces glossy coatings
Compatibility: Compatible with oils, waxes, resins, and many polymers
Volatility: Low volatility
Hygroscopicity: Low moisture absorption
CAS Number: 8050-30-4
Other(deleted CASRN): 39320-70-2
FDA UNII: Search
Formula: (C3 H8 O3.unspecified)x-
Appearance: yellow to pale amber solid (est)
Assay: 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Soluble in: acetone
Insoluble in: water
FIRST AID MEASURES of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
HANDLING and STORAGE of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of E445 GLYCEROL ESTERS of WOOD ROSINS:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
