Abstract: The research situation of waste water treatment of gum rosin processing at home and abroad was generally summarized. The source and characteristics of gum rosin waste water were systematically analyzed. The successful ways and experiences in gum rosin waste water treatment were introduced. The experiences and base for the waste water treatment in rosin industry were provided by analyzing the monitoring data from the production process.

Key words: gum rosin process, waste water, COD, BOD