Resin is an organic secretion produced by many plants, particularly cone-bearing trees.

It is highly valued for its chemical properties and associated uses, such as the production of varnishes, adhesives and food additives. It is also a common component of perfumes or incense.

ROSIN
It is the main product obtained from pine resin, which remains as a non-volatile residue after turpentine distillation. It is a glassy, crystalline and fragile solid, insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents.
It is classified and sold according to its color. The best quality is pale-yellow-brown. Some physical and chemical characteristics may influence the quality criteria mainly depending on pine species. Its main uses include manufacturing of adhesives, printing ink, insulating materials for the electronics industry, synthetic rubber, chewing gum, soaps and detergents.

TURPENTINE

Liquid phase of pine resin; widely used in the chemical industry through its multiple derivatives as a source of aromas, fragrances, insecticides, solvents, etc.
Turpentine is a clear, inflammable liquid, is immiscible in water and has a boiling point above 150 °C rich in alpha and beta pinene. Usually used as a solvent for paints and varnishes or as a cleaning agent, its derivatives are widely used in fragrances and vitamins.
The main derivative of turpentine is synthetic pine oil, used in disinfectants, cleaning agents and other pine-scented products.