Vegetable Gums and Resins

Book Details:

• Author: F.N. Howes

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• Year of Publication: 2020

• ISBN: 9788172332723

• Pages: 188

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Weight: 438 Gms

• Book Type: Reference Book

About the Book:
This book offers an in-depth examination of gums and resins, focusing particularly on those of commercial importance. The number of species that yield gums and resins across the Vegetable Kingdom is vast, and this work selectively covers those that have a significant role in various industries.

The book is divided into two parts, dealing separately with gums and resins, as they have distinct properties, uses, and appeal to different user groups.

Key Highlights:

• Special emphasis is given to recently commercialized gums, including carob seed gum, karaya gum, and certain Acacia gums from East Africa, which are not covered in older references.

• The book delves into the history of gum and resin use, with examples of ancient trade practices (such as Gum Arabic from North Africa, used as early as the first century AD).

• In addition to historical uses, it explores the modern applications of resins in industries such as paint, varnish, paper sizing, and soap making.

• The book also examines how synthetic resins were initially thought to replace natural resins but have instead found a complementary role, particularly in copal-type synthetic resins, which combine the best features of both synthetic and natural resins.

This comprehensive text is crucial for anyone interested in the industrial and historical significance of gums and resins, offering valuable insights into their continued use and future potential.