Rosin is obtained as the residual solid matter in the distillation of oleoresin gum, exudate of Pinus roxburghii (chir pine) and Pinus wallichiana (blue pine) and other allied pines species grown in India.

It is a natural organic compound, mainly composed of resin, and is soluble in organic solvents. It is an important raw material used in the manufacturing of paints and coatings, inks, rubber, soap, paper, electronic industrial products, and rosin-derivatives, etc.