Item name:
Gilsonite
Description:
Naturally occurring solid hydrocarbon resin (natural asphalt). Black brittle resinous material used in drilling fluids, inks, paints, asphalt modification, and foundry additives
Group:
Resins, Hardeners, Diluents and Polymer Dispersions
Cas Number:
12002-43-6
EC Number:
601-660-8
Synonyms:
Asphaltite, Uintahite, Uintaite, Gilsonite Resin, Mineral Rubber, Bitumens, gilsonite, Super Lube Flow, Zeco 11, Zeco II, Asphalt, gilsonite, Gilsonite, Natural Asphaltite / Gilsonite
Applications:
Paint, Adhesive, Rubber
Chemical properties:
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Melting Point:
Approx. 150–220 °C
Solubility:
Insoluble in water; soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene
Density:
Approx. 1.04–1.10 g/cm³
Safety and Health:
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HS Code:
2714, 2708
Risk Statements:
May cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation; combustible dust may form explosive mixtures
Hazard Declaration:
May cause allergic reaction; combustible solid/dust
Caution Statement:
Avoid breathing dust; wear protective equipment; keep container closed; use in well-ventilated areas
Signal World:
Warning
Hazard pictograms:
Warning / Irritant
Supplier(s): 2
Gilsonite
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Natural Asphaltite / Gilsonite
Our natural asphaltite is available in lump, granular or powder form to meet your processing and application requirements. Custom mesh sizes are available upon request.
We own multiple natural asphaltite mines, allowing us to provide material within a range of performance characteristics.
Typical specifications can be within the following ranges:
Softening Point to be defined by the customer, within the range of: 200 – 220 °C
Ash Content: <1%
Purity: >98.5%
Solubility in Varsol: 98.74 - 99.5
A detailed Technical Data Sheet or Product Specification are available upon request.
Industry
>98.5
50% at order 50%FOB
Santander, Colombia
Application:
Paint, waterproofing, drilling, road pavement, asphalt
Shipment available
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