Colophonium (rosin, CAS no. 8050-09-7) is a complex mixture of >100 different compounds derived from pine trees. It is a good tackifier, can be used as an emulsifier, and has acid properties without causing corrosion. Because of these properties, colophonium is used in various products, such as soldering fluxes, paper, cosmetics (depilatory waxes, soaps, hair gel, and nail polish), cutting flui...