Gilsonite® Information Bulletin
Gilsonite® Selects 300 Grade
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Principal Applications
Printing Inks (Gravure, Heatset, Newsink)
Paints and Stains
Protective Coatings
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Properties
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| Viscosity
(25°C, 30% solids, Magie 470) Softening Point (ASTM E28-92) |
500 - 1,400 cPs
141-154°C 285-310°F 0.50% Typical 0.90% Max. Guaranteed 0.2-0.5% Typical 0.7% Max. Guaranteed |
| Ash (ASTM D-271-70 M) | |
| Moisture (AGC Method) | |
| Penetration (25°C,
100 gm, 5 sec.) Flash Point (COC) Sulfur Specific Gravity Acid No. Color In Mass |
0
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316°C; 600°F
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0.3%
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1.04
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<3
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Black
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Typical Particle Sizing
(ASTM (E11-70))
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% Retained (Cumulative)
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Small Lump
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Pulverized
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| + 4 mesh + 10 mesh + 35 mesh + 65 mesh + 100 mesh + 150 mesh + 200 mesh |
0.2
3.0 -- 55.0 -- 77.0 -- |
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-- 0.2 2.0 8.0 -- 35.0 |
SOLUBILITY
Gilsonite® resin Selects 300 Grade
is readily soluble without heating in aromatic solvents (Benzene, Toluene,
Xylene) and in most chlorinated solvents. It is also soluble without heating
in aliphatic and low aromatic solvents (VM&P and other Napthas, Ink Oils
and Mineral Spirits), but mixing time is longer. Without heating, the pulverized
grade is recommended.
Films developed from Selects 300 have
a very dark color with little bronzing effect. Solutions do not thicken appreciably
upon aging. Selects 300 Grade is compatible with drying oils, rosins, hydrocarbon
resins, elastomers, asphalts, and waxes for specialty applications. It has
limited solubility in most alcohols and ketones.
PACKAGING
Gilsonite Selects 300 is available in
50 lb. and 25 kilo net multi-ply paper bags, which may be palletized and stretch
wrapped. It is also available in bulk loaded trucks and in a variety of bulk
bag sizes.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Gilsonite is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon. There is no known history of dermatitis, lung disease or other health problems associated with handling of Gilsonite as supplied. Dusts are subject to combustion. Normal precautions used with flammable materials apply.
Revised August 2, 1999
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