Materials
Pine resin, rosin, turpentine
The industrial resin of the conifers, tapped from pines across the Mediterranean and China. Harsh on the burner, but the chemical model for every pale resin on this site.
| Type | oleoresin |
|---|---|
| Form | Sticky oleoresin; rosin is the hard residue after distilling turpentine |
| Extracts | Turpentine (oil), rosin (residue). |
| Regulation | Oxidised turpentine sensitizes. |
Scent facets
- pine
- resinous
- sharp
- turpentine
Botanical source
Origins
Main constituents
Uses
- turpentine solvent
- rosin for violin bows, soldering, adhesives
- folk incense