Description

It comes in pieces of various shapes, with a colour ranging from straw to greyish-black
. Damar resin is readily soluble in white spirit,
other aromatic hydrocarbons and oil, as well as
many other solvents, with the exception of ketones,
ethers and alcohols. Solubility in chlorinated compounds is
significant. The resin produces very pale, high-gloss films with
waterproofing and resistance to chemicals, which
is due to its very low acid value. With excellent adhesion, it is therefore used mixed with wax for
canvas linings and fixings. Damar gum
is one of the few tree resins that is still universally approved
for use in picture varnishes and retouching varnishes,
as well as as an ingredient in mediums, paint emulsions and in encaustic colours
. In incense making. When burning the
granules of Damar gum, a sweet, fresh aroma is released. In cosmetics it is used as a thickener
RECIPE: DAMAR VARNISH. 454 kg Damar gum 2.84 L White Spirit Tie the Damar gum
in a muslin cloth bag and immerse it in the White Spirit until it
dissolves.